Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

33 Photos That Show Why The Stanley Hotel Is One Of The Creepiest Places On Earth

Take a peek inside Stanley Hotel, the haunted Colorado resort that inspired Stephen King's The Shining — if you dare.

By John Kuroski Sep 14, 2022

33 Photos That Show Why The Stanley Hotel Is One Of The Creepiest Places On Earth

Take a peek inside Stanley Hotel, the haunted Colorado resort that inspired Stephen King's The Shining — if you dare.

By John Kuroski September 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly Sep 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

By Erin Kelly September 14, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 14, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton September 14, 2022

44 Photos That Capture The Height Of America’s Mall Culture

These pre-Instagram photos will take you back to the colorful shops, the noisy arcade, and the busy food court where you used to spend your Saturdays.

By Erin Kelly Sep 13, 2022

44 Photos That Capture The Height Of America’s Mall Culture

These pre-Instagram photos will take you back to the colorful shops, the noisy arcade, and the busy food court where you used to spend your Saturdays.

By Erin Kelly September 13, 2022

Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor Sep 13, 2022

Who Is Payton Leutner, The Girl Who Nearly Died In The Infamous Slender Man Stabbing?

On May 31, 2014, sixth graders Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier tried to murder their friend Payton Leutner in the woods of Wisconsin — to please Slender Man.

By Jessica O'Connor September 13, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore Sep 13, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore September 13, 2022

9 Of History’s Most Chilling Mummies, From A 2,000-Year-Old Woman With Blood Still In Her Veins To A Bronze Age Bride

Whether mummies that were preserved naturally or those that were intentionally embalmed, these stories are as fascinating as they are unsettling.

By Austin Harvey Sep 12, 2022

9 Of History’s Most Chilling Mummies, From A 2,000-Year-Old Woman With Blood Still In Her Veins To A Bronze Age Bride

Whether mummies that were preserved naturally or those that were intentionally embalmed, these stories are as fascinating as they are unsettling.

By Austin Harvey September 12, 2022

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day Is More Than A Counter-Celebration

First proposed in 1977, Indigenous Peoples' Day aims to replace the increasingly controversial Columbus Day by honoring Native American history.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 12, 2022

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day Is More Than A Counter-Celebration

First proposed in 1977, Indigenous Peoples' Day aims to replace the increasingly controversial Columbus Day by honoring Native American history.

By Kaleena Fraga September 12, 2022

Anatoly Moskvin, The Genius Russian Historian Who Collected Dead Girls Like Dolls

Anatoly Moskvin was considered an expert on local cemeteries in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia — but it turned out he was digging up deceased children and turning them into "living dolls."

By William DeLong Sep 12, 2022

Anatoly Moskvin, The Genius Russian Historian Who Collected Dead Girls Like Dolls

Anatoly Moskvin was considered an expert on local cemeteries in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia — but it turned out he was digging up deceased children and turning them into "living dolls."

By William DeLong September 12, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena Sep 10, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena September 10, 2022