Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

The Tragic Story Of Edie Sedgwick, The Femme Fatale Who Inspired Andy Warhol And Bob Dylan

Known for both her beauty and her personal demons, Edie Sedgwick shot to fame as an actress with Andy Warhol's "Superstars" before dying at 28 in 1971.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 2, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Edie Sedgwick, The Femme Fatale Who Inspired Andy Warhol And Bob Dylan

Known for both her beauty and her personal demons, Edie Sedgwick shot to fame as an actress with Andy Warhol's "Superstars" before dying at 28 in 1971.

By Kara Goldfarb February 2, 2022

Inside The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia, One Of The Breathtaking Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Though the 40-foot statue of Zeus lorded over the Olympic Games for 800 years, it somehow vanished from history.

By Erin Kelly Feb 1, 2022

Inside The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia, One Of The Breathtaking Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Though the 40-foot statue of Zeus lorded over the Olympic Games for 800 years, it somehow vanished from history.

By Erin Kelly February 1, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 1, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga February 1, 2022

Being Pressed To Death Was One Of The Grisliest Execution Methods In History

For thousands of years, accused criminals were subjected to being pressed or crushed to death, most famously during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Feb 1, 2022

Being Pressed To Death Was One Of The Grisliest Execution Methods In History

For thousands of years, accused criminals were subjected to being pressed or crushed to death, most famously during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo February 1, 2022

How Activist Bobby Seale Of The Chicago 7 Helped Define The Antiwar Movement And The Fight For Civil Rights

A revolutionary hero of the 1960s, Bobby Seale cofounded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense and bravely stood with the Chicago 7 against the Vietnam War.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 1, 2022

How Activist Bobby Seale Of The Chicago 7 Helped Define The Antiwar Movement And The Fight For Civil Rights

A revolutionary hero of the 1960s, Bobby Seale cofounded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense and bravely stood with the Chicago 7 against the Vietnam War.

By Marco Margaritoff February 1, 2022

Inside Jack London’s Story, From The Gold Rush To Literary Fame

From adventurer to author to activist, John Griffith London led a dramatic life in keeping with his celebrated novels like "White Fang" and "The Call of the Wild."

By Leah Silverman Feb 1, 2022

Inside Jack London’s Story, From The Gold Rush To Literary Fame

From adventurer to author to activist, John Griffith London led a dramatic life in keeping with his celebrated novels like "White Fang" and "The Call of the Wild."

By Leah Silverman February 1, 2022

Inside The Case Of Chad Daybell, The ‘Doomsday Leader’ Who Allegedly Inspired His Girlfriend To Murder Her Children

An apocalyptic author, Chad Daybell attracted the attention of an Idaho mom named Lori Vallow — who purportedly killed her kids because they were "zombies."

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 31, 2022

Inside The Case Of Chad Daybell, The ‘Doomsday Leader’ Who Allegedly Inspired His Girlfriend To Murder Her Children

An apocalyptic author, Chad Daybell attracted the attention of an Idaho mom named Lori Vallow — who purportedly killed her kids because they were "zombies."

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 31, 2022

The Shocking Story Of ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson, The Civil War’s Most Vicious Confederate Guerrilla

William T. Anderson became known as the deadliest Confederate raider of the Civil War after perpetrating several horrific massacres in Kansas and Missouri.

By Morgan Dunn Jan 31, 2022

The Shocking Story Of ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson, The Civil War’s Most Vicious Confederate Guerrilla

William T. Anderson became known as the deadliest Confederate raider of the Civil War after perpetrating several horrific massacres in Kansas and Missouri.

By Morgan Dunn January 31, 2022

Anonymous Cleaner Accidentally Destroys Ancient Scottish Pilgrimage Site

People have hung rags in the trees at a "clootie well" near Munlochy for hundreds of years in an ancient healing ritual.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 31, 2022

Anonymous Cleaner Accidentally Destroys Ancient Scottish Pilgrimage Site

People have hung rags in the trees at a "clootie well" near Munlochy for hundreds of years in an ancient healing ritual.

By Kaleena Fraga January 31, 2022

Chris McCandless Went Into The Alaskan Wilderness In 1992 And Never Came Out

Chris McCandless was an ambitious young man who insisted on trekking into the wilds of Alaska on his own. A few months later, he was found dead. To date, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

By Katie Serena Jan 30, 2022