Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

31 Interesting Facts About Brazil From The Forests To The Favelas

Discover the most interesting facts about Brazil that reveal everything from the terror of Snake Island to the uncontacted tribes still lurking deep within the heart of the Amazon.

By Joel Stice May 18, 2018

31 Interesting Facts About Brazil From The Forests To The Favelas

Discover the most interesting facts about Brazil that reveal everything from the terror of Snake Island to the uncontacted tribes still lurking deep within the heart of the Amazon.

By Joel Stice May 18, 2018

This Week In History News, May 13 – 19

Earliest human virus uncovered, Stone age artifacts rewrite history books, oldest U.S. WWII vet turns 112.

By All That's Interesting May 18, 2018

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This Week In History News, May 13 – 19

Earliest human virus uncovered, Stone age artifacts rewrite history books, oldest U.S. WWII vet turns 112.

By All That's Interesting May 18, 2018

Go To Hell? The People Of Hell, Michigan Already Have

Now, if you ever want to tell someone to "go to Hell," you finally know where to send them.

By William DeLong May 18, 2018

Go To Hell? The People Of Hell, Michigan Already Have

Now, if you ever want to tell someone to "go to Hell," you finally know where to send them.

By William DeLong May 18, 2018

33 Japan Facts That Reveal The Truth About Samurai, Geisha, And So Much More

Whether it's Godzilla's citizenship or the unexpected origins of geishas, these interesting facts about Japan shine a light on the "Land of the Rising Sun."

By Erin Kelly May 17, 2018

33 Japan Facts That Reveal The Truth About Samurai, Geisha, And So Much More

Whether it's Godzilla's citizenship or the unexpected origins of geishas, these interesting facts about Japan shine a light on the "Land of the Rising Sun."

By Erin Kelly May 17, 2018

Camille Claudel’s Journey From Provocative Sculptor To Asylum Patient

Camille Claudel's talent as an artist was ultimately overshadowed by her troubled affair and increasing paranoia.

By Kara Goldfarb May 17, 2018

Camille Claudel’s Journey From Provocative Sculptor To Asylum Patient

Camille Claudel's talent as an artist was ultimately overshadowed by her troubled affair and increasing paranoia.

By Kara Goldfarb May 17, 2018

The Story Of Myrtle Corbin, P.T. Barnum’s “Four-Legged Girl From Texas”

Myrtle Corbin was also born with two sets of internal and external reproductive anatomies.

By Katie Serena May 17, 2018

The Story Of Myrtle Corbin, P.T. Barnum’s “Four-Legged Girl From Texas”

Myrtle Corbin was also born with two sets of internal and external reproductive anatomies.

By Katie Serena May 17, 2018

With 242 Kills In Four Months, Soviet Sniper Vasily Zaytsev Was A Nazi-Killing Machine

Vasily Zaytsev was one of Russia's most skilled marksmen and decorated snipers who was immortalized in Enemy at the Gates.

By Gina Dimuro May 17, 2018

With 242 Kills In Four Months, Soviet Sniper Vasily Zaytsev Was A Nazi-Killing Machine

Vasily Zaytsev was one of Russia's most skilled marksmen and decorated snipers who was immortalized in Enemy at the Gates.

By Gina Dimuro May 17, 2018

He Was Set To Be The Next King Of England – Until He And His Brother Vanished

When Edward IV died, his son Edward, Prince of Wales was set to take over the throne – until he and his brother Richard mysteriously vanished.

By Gina Dimuro May 17, 2018

He Was Set To Be The Next King Of England – Until He And His Brother Vanished

When Edward IV died, his son Edward, Prince of Wales was set to take over the throne – until he and his brother Richard mysteriously vanished.

By Gina Dimuro May 17, 2018

How Female Pirate Jeanne De Clisson Terrorized The King Of France

After her husband was executed by the King of France, Jeanne de Clisson set off on a quest of piracy and bloody justice.

By Daniel Rennie May 16, 2018

How Female Pirate Jeanne De Clisson Terrorized The King Of France

After her husband was executed by the King of France, Jeanne de Clisson set off on a quest of piracy and bloody justice.

By Daniel Rennie May 16, 2018

How Ron Stallworth, A Black Undercover Cop, Joined The KKK

Ron Stallworth was the first black cadet to join his police division in the 1970s. He's also the first black man to hold a membership card from the KKK.

By Kara Goldfarb May 16, 2018

How Ron Stallworth, A Black Undercover Cop, Joined The KKK

Ron Stallworth was the first black cadet to join his police division in the 1970s. He's also the first black man to hold a membership card from the KKK.

By Kara Goldfarb May 16, 2018