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The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 3, 2021

The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • March 3, 2021

Moonshine Barrel Linked To Al Capone Found In South Carolina’s ‘Hell Hole Swamp’

During Prohibition, Hell Hole Swamp was one of the biggest suppliers of illegal booze to Chicago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 3, 2021

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Moonshine Barrel Linked To Al Capone Found In South Carolina’s ‘Hell Hole Swamp’

During Prohibition, Hell Hole Swamp was one of the biggest suppliers of illegal booze to Chicago.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 3, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • March 2, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 2, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak • March 2, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 1, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn • March 1, 2021

Stunning 2,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Chariot Discovered In Pompeii Villa

The first-of-its-kind chariot is ornately designed, leading experts to believe it was used in weddings and parades.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 1, 2021

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Stunning 2,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Chariot Discovered In Pompeii Villa

The first-of-its-kind chariot is ornately designed, leading experts to believe it was used in weddings and parades.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 1, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 28, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 28, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 26, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • February 26, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 25, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 25, 2021

The Full Story Of The Phoenix Lights UFO That Shook The Southwest

Ever since the Phoenix Lights hovered over Arizona for three hours one night in 1997, witnesses have been left wondering whether they saw an otherworldly event or a massive hoax.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 25, 2021

The Full Story Of The Phoenix Lights UFO That Shook The Southwest

Ever since the Phoenix Lights hovered over Arizona for three hours one night in 1997, witnesses have been left wondering whether they saw an otherworldly event or a massive hoax.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 25, 2021

‘The Scream’ Has A Hidden Message In It And Experts Just Figured Out Who Wrote It

The words "Could only have been painted by a madman" were written atop the paint in pencil near the corner of the frame.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 25, 2021

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‘The Scream’ Has A Hidden Message In It And Experts Just Figured Out Who Wrote It

The words "Could only have been painted by a madman" were written atop the paint in pencil near the corner of the frame.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 25, 2021