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Unraveling The Deadly Legend Of The Pacific’s Own Bermuda Triangle

The sea is basically the Pacific version of the Bermuda Triangle, complete with mysterious disappearances, sea monster sightings, and ship sinkings.

By William DeLong • Jun 7, 2018

Unraveling The Deadly Legend Of The Pacific’s Own Bermuda Triangle

The sea is basically the Pacific version of the Bermuda Triangle, complete with mysterious disappearances, sea monster sightings, and ship sinkings.

By William DeLong • June 7, 2018

This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

At one point, over 1,000 people called Kolmanskop home, and participated in its booming industry – until everyone left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 6, 2018

This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

At one point, over 1,000 people called Kolmanskop home, and participated in its booming industry – until everyone left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 6, 2018

The Story Of Woodes Rogers, The World’s Most Feared Pirate Hunter

Woodes Rogers made it his life's work, and risked his families fortune, to rid the world of pirates.

By William DeLong • Jun 6, 2018

The Story Of Woodes Rogers, The World’s Most Feared Pirate Hunter

Woodes Rogers made it his life's work, and risked his families fortune, to rid the world of pirates.

By William DeLong • June 6, 2018

From Theodor Geisel To Dr. Seuss, The Forgotten History Of Everyone’s Favorite Children’s Author

While we know Dr. Seuss best for his tongue twisters and whimsical characters, the famed children's author actually got his start by drawing some rather controversial ads.

By Daniel Rennie • Jun 5, 2018

From Theodor Geisel To Dr. Seuss, The Forgotten History Of Everyone’s Favorite Children’s Author

While we know Dr. Seuss best for his tongue twisters and whimsical characters, the famed children's author actually got his start by drawing some rather controversial ads.

By Daniel Rennie • June 5, 2018

Alice Liddell Inspired ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ – And Its Writer’s Pedophilic Desires

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland might be a whimsical tale, but the inspiration behind it was anything but.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 5, 2018

Alice Liddell Inspired ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ – And Its Writer’s Pedophilic Desires

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland might be a whimsical tale, but the inspiration behind it was anything but.

By Mark Oliver • June 5, 2018

Inside The Secret Bunker The U.S. Government Built As A Haven From Cold War Nuclear Holocaust

Hidden beneath a resort in West Virginia and stocked with 30 years of supplies, the Greenbrier bunker was to be the last refuge of the American government in case of nuclear war.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 5, 2018

Inside The Secret Bunker The U.S. Government Built As A Haven From Cold War Nuclear Holocaust

Hidden beneath a resort in West Virginia and stocked with 30 years of supplies, the Greenbrier bunker was to be the last refuge of the American government in case of nuclear war.

By Gina Dimuro • June 5, 2018

The Seven Unbelievable Survival Stories Of Frane Selak

"You could look at it two ways," Frane Selak said. "I was either the unluckiest man in the world, or the luckiest. I preferred to believe the latter."

By John Kuroski • Jun 4, 2018

The Seven Unbelievable Survival Stories Of Frane Selak

"You could look at it two ways," Frane Selak said. "I was either the unluckiest man in the world, or the luckiest. I preferred to believe the latter."

By John Kuroski • June 4, 2018

Her Plane Exploded 33,000 Feet In The Air – And Somehow Vesna Vulović Survived The Fall

In the end, the very thing that almost prevented Vesna Vulović from becoming a flight attendant is what ultimately kept her alive.

By Katie Serena • Jun 4, 2018

Her Plane Exploded 33,000 Feet In The Air – And Somehow Vesna Vulović Survived The Fall

In the end, the very thing that almost prevented Vesna Vulović from becoming a flight attendant is what ultimately kept her alive.

By Katie Serena • June 4, 2018

The Real Story Of Paul Vario, The Gangster Behind Paul Sorvino’s ‘Goodfellas’ Character

As the capo of the Lucesse crime family, Paul Vario was not a man you wanted to cross.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 4, 2018

The Real Story Of Paul Vario, The Gangster Behind Paul Sorvino’s ‘Goodfellas’ Character

As the capo of the Lucesse crime family, Paul Vario was not a man you wanted to cross.

By All That's Interesting • June 4, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Charles Van Doren And The Quiz Show Scandals

The producers of Twenty-One saw Charles Van Doren's handsomeness and polite demeanor as a way to boost their ratings.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 3, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Charles Van Doren And The Quiz Show Scandals

The producers of Twenty-One saw Charles Van Doren's handsomeness and polite demeanor as a way to boost their ratings.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 3, 2018

This Week In History News, May 27 – June 2

Decapitated skeleton uncovered at Pompeii, strange discovery found inside supposed hawk mummy sarcophagus, bodies buried with extraordinary riches unearthed at Ancient Roman city.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 1, 2018

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This Week In History News, May 27 – June 2

Decapitated skeleton uncovered at Pompeii, strange discovery found inside supposed hawk mummy sarcophagus, bodies buried with extraordinary riches unearthed at Ancient Roman city.

By All That's Interesting • June 1, 2018