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The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 29, 2019

The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • October 29, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 28, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 28, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 26, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 26, 2019

This Week In History News, Oct. 20 – 26

Cold War-era floppy disks for nuclear management finally retired, 1970s NASA revelations of life on Mars revealed, possibly ancient bear skull unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 25, 2019

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This Week In History News, Oct. 20 – 26

Cold War-era floppy disks for nuclear management finally retired, 1970s NASA revelations of life on Mars revealed, possibly ancient bear skull unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • October 25, 2019

8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 22, 2019

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8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • October 22, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 19, 2019

From Victorian Commoner To Royal French Courtesan: The Luxurious Life Of Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl's extravagant personality made her popular among France's 19th-century elite. But that era's legendary debauchery soon went out of style — and so did she.

By Natasha Ishak • October 19, 2019

This Week In History News, Oct. 13 – 19

Woolly mammoths' last days before extinction uncovered, jelly-like orb captured on video underwater, "Bronze Age New York" unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 18, 2019

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This Week In History News, Oct. 13 – 19

Woolly mammoths' last days before extinction uncovered, jelly-like orb captured on video underwater, "Bronze Age New York" unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • October 18, 2019

Big Hair And Wild Partying: Step Into The World Of ’80s Hair Metal

Hair metal legends Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe would smash bottles over each other's heads and swallow light bulbs just for fun — when they weren't setting hotel beds on fire.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 17, 2019

Big Hair And Wild Partying: Step Into The World Of ’80s Hair Metal

Hair metal legends Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe would smash bottles over each other's heads and swallow light bulbs just for fun — when they weren't setting hotel beds on fire.

By Erin Kelly • October 17, 2019

Empress Cixi Brought China Into The Modern Age — And Wasn’t Afraid To Kill Her Enemies

Some suspect Cixi killed her dead son's pregnant wife so she wouldn't have to compete for power with a legitimate heir.

By James Burch • Oct 14, 2019

Empress Cixi Brought China Into The Modern Age — And Wasn’t Afraid To Kill Her Enemies

Some suspect Cixi killed her dead son's pregnant wife so she wouldn't have to compete for power with a legitimate heir.

By James Burch • October 14, 2019

Roza Shanina Was One Of The Soviets’ Greatest Snipers Of World War II

Roza Shanina racked up 59 Nazi kills in just 10 months on the Eastern Front — and her diary captured it all.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Oct 13, 2019

Roza Shanina Was One Of The Soviets’ Greatest Snipers Of World War II

Roza Shanina racked up 59 Nazi kills in just 10 months on the Eastern Front — and her diary captured it all.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • October 13, 2019