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What Life Was Really Like Inside 9 Famous Cults — According To Survivors Who Got Out

From Jonestown to Heaven's Gate, discover the harrowing stories from people who escaped history's most infamous cults.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 18, 2020

What Life Was Really Like Inside 9 Famous Cults — According To Survivors Who Got Out

From Jonestown to Heaven's Gate, discover the harrowing stories from people who escaped history's most infamous cults.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 18, 2020

The Inspiring Stories Of 9 Black Heroes Who Risked It All To Fight For America

From the Civil War to World War II, these remarkable Black heroes from American history fought for their country — even though they didn't have equal rights at home.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 17, 2020

The Inspiring Stories Of 9 Black Heroes Who Risked It All To Fight For America

From the Civil War to World War II, these remarkable Black heroes from American history fought for their country — even though they didn't have equal rights at home.

By Natasha Ishak • November 17, 2020

Archaeologists Just Restored An Ancient Egyptian Temple To What It Looked Like 2,000 Years Ago

While the world was in lockdown, researchers continued working tirelessly to restore the walls of a 2,000-year-old temple.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 17, 2020

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Archaeologists Just Restored An Ancient Egyptian Temple To What It Looked Like 2,000 Years Ago

While the world was in lockdown, researchers continued working tirelessly to restore the walls of a 2,000-year-old temple.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 17, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 2020

27 Photos Of Mexico’s ‘Island Of The Dolls’ That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Just south of Mexico City, you'll find la Isla de las Muñecas, a haunted island where countless decaying dolls hang in the trees.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2020

27 Photos Of Mexico’s ‘Island Of The Dolls’ That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Just south of Mexico City, you'll find la Isla de las Muñecas, a haunted island where countless decaying dolls hang in the trees.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2020

John Africa Led A Black Liberation Movement In 1970s Philadelphia — Then He Was Murdered By Police

John Africa co-founded the Black activist group MOVE, whose home was bombed by Philadelphia Police in 1985.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2020

John Africa Led A Black Liberation Movement In 1970s Philadelphia — Then He Was Murdered By Police

John Africa co-founded the Black activist group MOVE, whose home was bombed by Philadelphia Police in 1985.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2020

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For Nearly 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 14, 2020

How The Kennedy Curse Has Tormented America’s First Family For Nearly 80 Years

Despite their fame, power, and glamour, the Kennedy family has suffered a seemingly endless series of tragedies that have been dubbed the "Kennedy Curse."

By Morgan Dunn • November 14, 2020

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein facts for those looking to go beyond the basics of the genius's life.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 14, 2020

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein facts for those looking to go beyond the basics of the genius's life.

By Savannah Cox • November 14, 2020

7 Of History’s Most Unbelievable Heists, From D.B. Cooper To The Lufthansa Robbery

Discover the astounding stories behind the biggest heists in history, whether the perpetrators were eventually captured or the case remains unsolved.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 13, 2020

7 Of History’s Most Unbelievable Heists, From D.B. Cooper To The Lufthansa Robbery

Discover the astounding stories behind the biggest heists in history, whether the perpetrators were eventually captured or the case remains unsolved.

By Morgan Dunn • November 13, 2020

This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2020

The Adventurous Life Of Sir John Franklin And The Doomed Arctic Voyage That Led To His Death

Sir John Franklin joined the British Royal Navy at 14 and went on to explore uncharted corners of the globe, but he's largely remembered for his failed Arctic expedition that ended in cannibalism.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 12, 2020

The Adventurous Life Of Sir John Franklin And The Doomed Arctic Voyage That Led To His Death

Sir John Franklin joined the British Royal Navy at 14 and went on to explore uncharted corners of the globe, but he's largely remembered for his failed Arctic expedition that ended in cannibalism.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 12, 2020