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Newly Declassified Documents Reveal That A Top U.S. General Planned For Nuclear Attack During The Vietnam War

General Westmoreland wanted nuclear weapons sent to South Vietnam in the event of a defeat at the war's bloodiest battle, though President Johnson swiftly axed the operation.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 8, 2018

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Newly Declassified Documents Reveal That A Top U.S. General Planned For Nuclear Attack During The Vietnam War

General Westmoreland wanted nuclear weapons sent to South Vietnam in the event of a defeat at the war's bloodiest battle, though President Johnson swiftly axed the operation.

By Bernadette Deron • October 8, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • Oct 7, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • October 7, 2018

32 Russia Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

You probably know that Russia remains both a formidable world power and a place of severe inequality. But here are 32 more Russia facts that you probably don't know.

By Joel Stice • Oct 6, 2018

32 Russia Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

You probably know that Russia remains both a formidable world power and a place of severe inequality. But here are 32 more Russia facts that you probably don't know.

By Joel Stice • October 6, 2018

The Drownings At Nantes: How One Man Orchestrated The Execution Of Over 4,000 Men, Women, And Children

Jean-Baptiste Carrier, appointed by his government during the French Revolution, personally oversaw the execution of 13,000 counterrevolutionaries. 4,000 of which were sent to slow, watery deaths.

By William DeLong • Oct 5, 2018

The Drownings At Nantes: How One Man Orchestrated The Execution Of Over 4,000 Men, Women, And Children

Jean-Baptiste Carrier, appointed by his government during the French Revolution, personally oversaw the execution of 13,000 counterrevolutionaries. 4,000 of which were sent to slow, watery deaths.

By William DeLong • October 5, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Gigantic new dinosaur discovered, the violent history of Mongol China comes to light, and a 400-year-old shipwreck leaves researchers in awe.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 5, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Gigantic new dinosaur discovered, the violent history of Mongol China comes to light, and a 400-year-old shipwreck leaves researchers in awe.

By All That's Interesting • October 5, 2018

The Story Of Legendary Groupie Barbara Cope, ‘The Butter Queen’

Why everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones sang the Butter Queen's praises, sometimes literally.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 4, 2018

The Story Of Legendary Groupie Barbara Cope, ‘The Butter Queen’

Why everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin to The Rolling Stones sang the Butter Queen's praises, sometimes literally.

By Wyatt Redd • October 4, 2018

27 Vietnam War Facts That Will Change How You View American History

The public was lied to, soldiers were thrown into chaos, and politicians scrambled to twist the truth. It's no surprise then that these Vietnam War facts still stun today.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 4, 2018

27 Vietnam War Facts That Will Change How You View American History

The public was lied to, soldiers were thrown into chaos, and politicians scrambled to twist the truth. It's no surprise then that these Vietnam War facts still stun today.

By Mark Oliver • October 4, 2018

Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 3, 2018

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Mystery Of Shockingly Well-Preserved Mummy Found In New York City Finally Solved

Construction workers thought that they had unearthed the body of a recent murder victim, but a closer look revealed a much longer history for the mysterious mummy.

By Caroline Redmond • October 3, 2018

12,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings Leave Researchers Baffled, Hint At Lost Civilization

These images have given researchers new insights into the previously unknown civilization, but have also raised many questions.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 2, 2018

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12,000-Year-Old Rock Carvings Leave Researchers Baffled, Hint At Lost Civilization

These images have given researchers new insights into the previously unknown civilization, but have also raised many questions.

By Caroline Redmond • October 2, 2018

Did The U.S. Slaughter 35,000 Civilians During One Korean War Massacre — Or Is It North Korean Propaganda?

"Blood must be avenged with blood, and accounts with the U.S. imperialists must be settled with, at all costs."

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 1, 2018

Did The U.S. Slaughter 35,000 Civilians During One Korean War Massacre — Or Is It North Korean Propaganda?

"Blood must be avenged with blood, and accounts with the U.S. imperialists must be settled with, at all costs."

By Caroline Redmond • October 1, 2018

Lasers Reveal More Than 61,000 Ancient Maya Structures Hidden Beneath Guatemalan Jungle

The survey revealed that the Mayans modified way more of their landscape than researchers ever thought.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 1, 2018

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Lasers Reveal More Than 61,000 Ancient Maya Structures Hidden Beneath Guatemalan Jungle

The survey revealed that the Mayans modified way more of their landscape than researchers ever thought.

By Caroline Redmond • October 1, 2018