Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

11 Of History’s Most Famous Suicides, From Artists To Politicians

Despite outward appearances, famous suicides like these show us that we can never know what another person is going through — and sometimes not until it's too late.

By Caroline Redmond Nov 8, 2018

11 Of History’s Most Famous Suicides, From Artists To Politicians

Despite outward appearances, famous suicides like these show us that we can never know what another person is going through — and sometimes not until it's too late.

By Caroline Redmond November 8, 2018

This 40,000-Year-Old Cave Painting Of A Cow Is The World’s Oldest Animal Drawing

Some experts believe that the animal painting and others found in the cave are some of the earliest examples of the formation of human culture itself.

By Caroline Redmond Nov 8, 2018

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This 40,000-Year-Old Cave Painting Of A Cow Is The World’s Oldest Animal Drawing

Some experts believe that the animal painting and others found in the cave are some of the earliest examples of the formation of human culture itself.

By Caroline Redmond November 8, 2018

The Robbers Cave Experiment: The Psychological Study Of Unsupervised Boys That Inspired Lord Of The Flies

In an effort to test one of his theories on social behavior, psychologist Muzafer Sherif released 22 twelve-year-old boys into a sparsely supervised wilderness camp — and then covertly provoked them to fight each other.

By Leah Silverman Nov 6, 2018

The Robbers Cave Experiment: The Psychological Study Of Unsupervised Boys That Inspired Lord Of The Flies

By Leah Silverman November 6, 2018

The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves.

By Leah Silverman Nov 6, 2018

The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

By Leah Silverman November 6, 2018

94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond Nov 6, 2018

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94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond November 6, 2018

Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond Nov 5, 2018

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Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond November 5, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux Nov 4, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux November 4, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly Nov 3, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

By Erin Kelly November 3, 2018

Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond Nov 2, 2018

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Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond November 2, 2018