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Javier Peña: The DEA Agent Who Hunted Down Pablo Escobar

Just how accurately did Netflix's Narcos show the downfall of Pablo Escobar at the hands of DEA Agent Javier Peña?

By Wyatt Redd • Sep 6, 2018

Javier Peña: The DEA Agent Who Hunted Down Pablo Escobar

Just how accurately did Netflix's Narcos show the downfall of Pablo Escobar at the hands of DEA Agent Javier Peña?

By Wyatt Redd • September 6, 2018

33 Ancient History Facts You Definitely Didn’t Learn In School

From China and Egypt to Rome and Greece, these ancient history facts are too raunchy, outrageous, and weird for any textbook you've ever read.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 6, 2018

33 Ancient History Facts You Definitely Didn’t Learn In School

From China and Egypt to Rome and Greece, these ancient history facts are too raunchy, outrageous, and weird for any textbook you've ever read.

By Erin Kelly • September 6, 2018

Giovanni Falcone: The Judge Who Took On The Sicilian Mafia And Paid With His Life

Giovanni Falcone dedicated his life to fighting the Mafia. He always knew he'd die for his crusade — and ultimately he did.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

Giovanni Falcone: The Judge Who Took On The Sicilian Mafia And Paid With His Life

Giovanni Falcone dedicated his life to fighting the Mafia. He always knew he'd die for his crusade — and ultimately he did.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018

The Americas’ Oldest Human Remains Were Likely Destroyed In A Museum Fire In Brazil

The skull of Luzia, a woman who lived over 11,000 years ago, was displayed in Brazil's National Museum along with 20 million other artifacts that may all have perished.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

Science News

The Americas’ Oldest Human Remains Were Likely Destroyed In A Museum Fire In Brazil

The skull of Luzia, a woman who lived over 11,000 years ago, was displayed in Brazil's National Museum along with 20 million other artifacts that may all have perished.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

News

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018

16th Century Playhouse Where Shakespeare Got His Start Will Reopen To The Public

William Shakespeare is a household name nowadays - and this newly excavated theater helped launch his career as a preeminent playwright.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 4, 2018

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16th Century Playhouse Where Shakespeare Got His Start Will Reopen To The Public

William Shakespeare is a household name nowadays - and this newly excavated theater helped launch his career as a preeminent playwright.

By Caroline Redmond • September 4, 2018

Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined The Golden Age of Jazz

The steps to the Lindy Hop didn't actually include any hopping, but they did jumpstart a fantastical dance craze throughout the Jazz era.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 1, 2018

Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined The Golden Age of Jazz

The steps to the Lindy Hop didn't actually include any hopping, but they did jumpstart a fantastical dance craze throughout the Jazz era.

By Gina Dimuro • September 1, 2018

This Week In History News, Aug. 26 – Sept. 1

Ancient early human hybrid found, ominous Czech "hunger stones" uncovered, 40,000-year-old horse mummy dug up.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 31, 2018

This Week In History News, Aug. 26 – Sept. 1

Ancient early human hybrid found, ominous Czech "hunger stones" uncovered, 40,000-year-old horse mummy dug up.

By All That's Interesting • August 31, 2018

Constance Markievicz: The Countess That Led The Irish Rebellion

Born and married into wealth, Constance Markievicz forewent her status to support her people, her sex, and win herself a seat alongside the country's most powerful men.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Aug 30, 2018

Constance Markievicz: The Countess That Led The Irish Rebellion

Born and married into wealth, Constance Markievicz forewent her status to support her people, her sex, and win herself a seat alongside the country's most powerful men.

By Aimee Lamoureux • August 30, 2018

This Pocket Watch Rescued From A Titanic Victim Has A Backstory Worthy Of Jack And Rose

This tragic timepiece recovered from a victim's body just fetched an enormous price at auction.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 30, 2018

News

This Pocket Watch Rescued From A Titanic Victim Has A Backstory Worthy Of Jack And Rose

This tragic timepiece recovered from a victim's body just fetched an enormous price at auction.

By Caroline Redmond • August 30, 2018

Germany Returns Skulls Of Namibian Genocide Victims — But Still Won’t Apologize For Killing Thousands

Almost 40 years before the Holocaust, the concentration camp imprisonment and mass murder of the Herero and Nama people marked the first genocide of the 20th century.

By John Kuroski • Aug 29, 2018

News

Germany Returns Skulls Of Namibian Genocide Victims — But Still Won’t Apologize For Killing Thousands

Almost 40 years before the Holocaust, the concentration camp imprisonment and mass murder of the Herero and Nama people marked the first genocide of the 20th century.

By John Kuroski • August 29, 2018