Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Young Spartan Men Murdered Slaves As Part Of The Krypteia

Before a Spartan boy could be considered a man, he was put in the Krypteia – a secret squad that would sneak up on unsuspecting slaves and brutally murder them at will.

By Mark Oliver Jul 19, 2018

Young Spartan Men Murdered Slaves As Part Of The Krypteia

Before a Spartan boy could be considered a man, he was put in the Krypteia – a secret squad that would sneak up on unsuspecting slaves and brutally murder them at will.

By Mark Oliver July 19, 2018

The Murders That Caused A Town To Change Its Name – And Inspired An Angelina Jolie Movie

The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders rocked a small southern California town in the late 1920s – and led to the hanging of Gordon Northcott.

By Gina Dimuro Jul 18, 2018

The Murders That Caused A Town To Change Its Name – And Inspired An Angelina Jolie Movie

The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders rocked a small southern California town in the late 1920s – and led to the hanging of Gordon Northcott.

By Gina Dimuro July 18, 2018

Down The Hippie Trail – The 1970s Counterculture Journey Through The Middle East

How the search for enlightenment — and lots of drugs — sent scores of young seekers through Europe and Asia along the hippie trail.

By Gina Dimuro Jul 18, 2018

Down The Hippie Trail – The 1970s Counterculture Journey Through The Middle East

How the search for enlightenment — and lots of drugs — sent scores of young seekers through Europe and Asia along the hippie trail.

By Gina Dimuro July 18, 2018

When Exploding A-Bombs Were The Greatest Show In Las Vegas

Throughout the 1950s, atomic detonations brought countless tourists to Sin City — and helped make it what it is today.

By Gina Dimuro Jul 18, 2018

When Exploding A-Bombs Were The Greatest Show In Las Vegas

Throughout the 1950s, atomic detonations brought countless tourists to Sin City — and helped make it what it is today.

By Gina Dimuro July 18, 2018

The Nazis Killed Her Husband, So She Got A Tank – And Her Revenge

After Mariya Oktyabrskaya's husband died in battle during World War 2, she became a tank driver in the Red Army.

By Gina Dimuro Jul 17, 2018

The Nazis Killed Her Husband, So She Got A Tank – And Her Revenge

After Mariya Oktyabrskaya's husband died in battle during World War 2, she became a tank driver in the Red Army.

By Gina Dimuro July 17, 2018

These Chinese Men Survived The Titanic — And Were Written Out Of History

"Six Chinese guys made it off the Titanic alive and 24 hours later were written out of the story."

By Gina Dimuro Jul 17, 2018

These Chinese Men Survived The Titanic — And Were Written Out Of History

"Six Chinese guys made it off the Titanic alive and 24 hours later were written out of the story."

By Gina Dimuro July 17, 2018

Serhiy Tkach Killed Dozens Of Girls Just Like Her — Then She Married Him

Russian serial killer Serhiy Tkach raped and murdered at least 37 women and girls in Ukraine from 1980 to 2005. And then one girl married him.

By Wyatt Redd Jul 17, 2018

Serhiy Tkach Killed Dozens Of Girls Just Like Her — Then She Married Him

Russian serial killer Serhiy Tkach raped and murdered at least 37 women and girls in Ukraine from 1980 to 2005. And then one girl married him.

By Wyatt Redd July 17, 2018

Forget Lions And Tigers, Your Housecat Is The Deadliest Feline On Earth

Why Your Cat Brings You The Animals It Kills If you own a cat that spends a lot of time outdoors, you’ve probably awoken one morning to find that it’s left a little “present” on your doorstep in the form of a dead mouse or bird. The best explanation for...

By Wyatt Redd Jul 16, 2018