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The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai

Legend has it Tomoe Gozen commanded as many as 1,000 men and that she was as fearless and ruthless as she was beautiful.

By Leah Silverman • Jul 12, 2019

The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai

Legend has it Tomoe Gozen commanded as many as 1,000 men and that she was as fearless and ruthless as she was beautiful.

By Leah Silverman • July 12, 2019

The Complete, Unadulterated History Of 1969’s Woodstock Music Festival

Fifty years ago this summer, half a million hippies, beatniks, and long-hairs descended upon upstate New York for the Woodstock music festival. The world would never be the same.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 11, 2019

The Complete, Unadulterated History Of 1969’s Woodstock Music Festival

Fifty years ago this summer, half a million hippies, beatniks, and long-hairs descended upon upstate New York for the Woodstock music festival. The world would never be the same.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 11, 2019

29 Reconstructed Faces Of Ancient People From The Neanderthals To Jesus

Scientists and artists worked together to create these reconstructed faces of ancient humans — and the results are astonishing.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 10, 2019

29 Reconstructed Faces Of Ancient People From The Neanderthals To Jesus

Scientists and artists worked together to create these reconstructed faces of ancient humans — and the results are astonishing.

By Erin Kelly • July 10, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Formal Apology For State’s Role In Native American Genocide

With a California Indian Heritage Center, public apology, an executive order that codifies it, and a Truth and Healing Council to follow — Governor Newsom is making strides to make amends for the state's "dark history."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 9, 2019

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Formal Apology For State’s Role In Native American Genocide

With a California Indian Heritage Center, public apology, an executive order that codifies it, and a Truth and Healing Council to follow — Governor Newsom is making strides to make amends for the state's "dark history."

By Marco Margaritoff • July 9, 2019

Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver • Jul 8, 2019

Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver • July 8, 2019

Meet Veleda: The German Priestess Who Made The Romans Tremble

Not only did Veleda prophesy her people's victory against Rome, she was also worshipped as a goddess.

By Carly Silver • Jul 8, 2019

Meet Veleda: The German Priestess Who Made The Romans Tremble

Not only did Veleda prophesy her people's victory against Rome, she was also worshipped as a goddess.

By Carly Silver • July 8, 2019

At Least 10 Unexploded WWII Bombs Are Still Buried Underneath The Archaeological Site Of Pompeii

Expert testimonials and old bombing maps from WWII confirm that there are unexploded bombs sitting dormant underneath Pompeii.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 8, 2019

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At Least 10 Unexploded WWII Bombs Are Still Buried Underneath The Archaeological Site Of Pompeii

Expert testimonials and old bombing maps from WWII confirm that there are unexploded bombs sitting dormant underneath Pompeii.

By Natasha Ishak • July 8, 2019

Meet Bobby Beausoleil: The Haight-Ashbury Hippie Who Became A Manson Family Murderer

With the help of Charles Manson, Bobby Beausoleil went from just another struggling actor and musician to a world-famous murderer.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 5, 2019

Meet Bobby Beausoleil: The Haight-Ashbury Hippie Who Became A Manson Family Murderer

With the help of Charles Manson, Bobby Beausoleil went from just another struggling actor and musician to a world-famous murderer.

By Andrew Milne • July 5, 2019

This Week In History News, June 30 – July 6

Ancient Iraqi palace uncovered, World War II servicemen's remains found, biblical mosaics from 1.600-year-old synagogue brought to light.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 5, 2019

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This Week In History News, June 30 – July 6

Ancient Iraqi palace uncovered, World War II servicemen's remains found, biblical mosaics from 1.600-year-old synagogue brought to light.

By All That's Interesting • July 5, 2019

17-Year-Old Kitty Lutesinger Helped Police Nab The Manson Family For The Tate Murders

Kathryn "Kitty" Lutesinger told the police about a fellow Manson Family member who bragged about stabbing someone. That someone? A murder victim at Sharon Tate's house.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 4, 2019

17-Year-Old Kitty Lutesinger Helped Police Nab The Manson Family For The Tate Murders

Kathryn "Kitty" Lutesinger told the police about a fellow Manson Family member who bragged about stabbing someone. That someone? A murder victim at Sharon Tate's house.

By Andrew Milne • July 4, 2019

Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last nine years, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 3, 2019

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Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last nine years, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 3, 2019