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Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 24, 2021

Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • March 24, 2021

Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2021

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Dangerous WWII-Era Stimulant Found In Modern Weight-Loss Drugs

Phenpromethamine was marketed in the 1940s and 1950s as a nasal inhaler, and there is little information on the risks of taking the drug orally.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 23, 2021

Experience The Grand Beauty of Germany’s Hohenzollern Castle, A Mystical Fortress In The Clouds

Though it has been left largely uninhabited since the 18th century, the towering Hohenzollern Castle remains one of Germany's most visited palaces for its fairytale views.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 22, 2021

Experience The Grand Beauty of Germany’s Hohenzollern Castle, A Mystical Fortress In The Clouds

Though it has been left largely uninhabited since the 18th century, the towering Hohenzollern Castle remains one of Germany's most visited palaces for its fairytale views.

By Erin Kelly • March 22, 2021

The Sordid History Of The Viper Room, Hollywood’s Infamous Rock Club

In the 1990s, The Viper Room was one of LA's wildest nightclubs. Opened by Johnny Depp, the venue attracted a flock of celebrities — and plenty of controversies.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 19, 2021

The Sordid History Of The Viper Room, Hollywood’s Infamous Rock Club

In the 1990s, The Viper Room was one of LA's wildest nightclubs. Opened by Johnny Depp, the venue attracted a flock of celebrities — and plenty of controversies.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 19, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 14 – 20

Preserved dinosaur nest and eggs unearthed, lost World War I tunnel found, artificial human-Neanderthal hybrid "minibrains" created.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 14 – 20

Preserved dinosaur nest and eggs unearthed, lost World War I tunnel found, artificial human-Neanderthal hybrid "minibrains" created.

By All That's Interesting • March 19, 2021

Meet Anna Ivanovna, The Cruel Empress Who Plunged Russia Into A Dark Age

Nicknamed "Ivanna the Terrible" for her bad manners and crude sense of humor, Anna Ivanovna tortured and imprisoned anyone who opposed her for 10 grueling years.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 18, 2021

Meet Anna Ivanovna, The Cruel Empress Who Plunged Russia Into A Dark Age

Nicknamed "Ivanna the Terrible" for her bad manners and crude sense of humor, Anna Ivanovna tortured and imprisoned anyone who opposed her for 10 grueling years.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 18, 2021

Inside The Darién Scheme, Scotland’s Miserably Failed Attempt To Build A Colony In The Americas

In 1698, Scottish colonists set sail to modern-day Panama with the goal of building a settlement there. But the plan turned out to be a total disaster.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 17, 2021

Inside The Darién Scheme, Scotland’s Miserably Failed Attempt To Build A Colony In The Americas

In 1698, Scottish colonists set sail to modern-day Panama with the goal of building a settlement there. But the plan turned out to be a total disaster.

By Morgan Dunn • March 17, 2021

The Daring Adventures Of Isabella Bird, The Groundbreaking Travel Writer Of Victorian England

Up until her death in 1904, British explorer Isabella Bird traveled the world — and defied traditional gender norms of her time.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 16, 2021

The Daring Adventures Of Isabella Bird, The Groundbreaking Travel Writer Of Victorian England

Up until her death in 1904, British explorer Isabella Bird traveled the world — and defied traditional gender norms of her time.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 16, 2021

Meet The Soldaderas, The Fierce Female Warriors Who Fought In The Mexican Revolution

During the Mexican Revolution, soldaderas fought valiantly and sometimes even outranked men on the battlefield. But their story was almost forgotten.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 16, 2021

Meet The Soldaderas, The Fierce Female Warriors Who Fought In The Mexican Revolution

During the Mexican Revolution, soldaderas fought valiantly and sometimes even outranked men on the battlefield. But their story was almost forgotten.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 16, 2021

Amateur Historians Uncover Long-Lost WWI Tunnel In France Where 270 Germans Were Buried Alive

After the Winterberg tunnel collapsed in May 1917, almost all of the German soldiers inside it perished over six harrowing days.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2021

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Amateur Historians Uncover Long-Lost WWI Tunnel In France Where 270 Germans Were Buried Alive

After the Winterberg tunnel collapsed in May 1917, almost all of the German soldiers inside it perished over six harrowing days.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2021