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27 Statue Of Liberty Facts That Bust The Myths And Reveal The True History

From its original color to its true name, these Statue of Liberty facts will leave even the history buffs surprised.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 9, 2018

27 Statue Of Liberty Facts That Bust The Myths And Reveal The True History

From its original color to its true name, these Statue of Liberty facts will leave even the history buffs surprised.

By Erin Kelly • August 9, 2018

Why Walruses May Be Responsible For The Vikings Baffling Demise In Greenland

Researchers studied walrus ivory from museums around Europe to help them reach their conclusion.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 8, 2018

Science News

Why Walruses May Be Responsible For The Vikings Baffling Demise In Greenland

Researchers studied walrus ivory from museums around Europe to help them reach their conclusion.

By Caroline Redmond • August 8, 2018

The True Story Of Grace Marks And The Brutal Murder Behind ‘Alias Grace’

Did 16-year-old Grace Marks of Alias Grace fame actually help murder her employer and his lover — or was she unfairly locked away?

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 8, 2018

The True Story Of Grace Marks And The Brutal Murder Behind ‘Alias Grace’

Did 16-year-old Grace Marks of Alias Grace fame actually help murder her employer and his lover — or was she unfairly locked away?

By Gina Dimuro • August 8, 2018

Bacon’s Rebellion: The First Rebellion Against English Rule… In 1676

A century before the American Revolution, there was Bacon's Rebellion.

By John Kuroski • Aug 7, 2018

Bacon’s Rebellion: The First Rebellion Against English Rule… In 1676

A century before the American Revolution, there was Bacon's Rebellion.

By John Kuroski • August 7, 2018

Thousands Of World War II-Era Weapons Found Buried Underneath A School In Tokyo

Authorities say that it's uncommon for such a large cache of World War II weapons to be buried all at once.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 7, 2018

Weird News

Thousands Of World War II-Era Weapons Found Buried Underneath A School In Tokyo

Authorities say that it's uncommon for such a large cache of World War II weapons to be buried all at once.

By Bernadette Deron • August 7, 2018

Hidden World War II Message Carved Into Irish Coast Revealed By Wildfire

During World War II, markings like this one were a matter of life and death.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 7, 2018

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Hidden World War II Message Carved Into Irish Coast Revealed By Wildfire

During World War II, markings like this one were a matter of life and death.

By Caroline Redmond • August 7, 2018

Inside Rat Island, The Only Privately-Owned Island In New York City

Rat Island may not have rats, but it does have a one-of-a-kind story.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 5, 2018

Inside Rat Island, The Only Privately-Owned Island In New York City

Rat Island may not have rats, but it does have a one-of-a-kind story.

By Gina Dimuro • August 5, 2018

Eugene Allen: The White House Butler Who Served Eight Presidents

The subject of "The Butler," Eugene Allen worked inside the White House for 34 years and served eight presidents — and finally got his due.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 4, 2018

Eugene Allen: The White House Butler Who Served Eight Presidents

The subject of "The Butler," Eugene Allen worked inside the White House for 34 years and served eight presidents — and finally got his due.

By Gina Dimuro • August 4, 2018

This Week In History News, July 29 – Aug. 4

Frozen worms reanimated after 30,000 years, shipwreck with priceless cargo discovered, ancient handprint provides insight on Europe's "lost people."

By All That's Interesting • Aug 3, 2018

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This Week In History News, July 29 – Aug. 4

Frozen worms reanimated after 30,000 years, shipwreck with priceless cargo discovered, ancient handprint provides insight on Europe's "lost people."

By All That's Interesting • August 3, 2018

Thieves Pull Off Heist Of Swedish Crown Jewels, Then Escape By Speedboat

They stole the jewels from a public display in broad daylight, fled on bicycles, then made a daring speedboat getaway.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 3, 2018

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Thieves Pull Off Heist Of Swedish Crown Jewels, Then Escape By Speedboat

They stole the jewels from a public display in broad daylight, fled on bicycles, then made a daring speedboat getaway.

By Caroline Redmond • August 3, 2018

This Tablet From 1,500 B.C. May Contain The World’s First “Yo Mama” Joke

The ancient Babylonian tablet was likely written by a student, proving that even 35 centuries ago kids were making the same crude jokes as they do now.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 2, 2018

This Tablet From 1,500 B.C. May Contain The World’s First “Yo Mama” Joke

The ancient Babylonian tablet was likely written by a student, proving that even 35 centuries ago kids were making the same crude jokes as they do now.

By Bernadette Deron • August 2, 2018