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Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek spent the war intimidating Nazi's and threatening soldiers, but when it came to a jealous lover, she was no match.

By Gina Dimuro • May 7, 2018

Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek spent the war intimidating Nazi's and threatening soldiers, but when it came to a jealous lover, she was no match.

By Gina Dimuro • May 7, 2018

Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

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Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

The Wild Life Of Mobster Nucky Johnson And His Real-Life Boardwalk Empire

Nucky Johnson ran Atlantic City in the early 20th century, bringing it from an average tourist town to the site of America's illicit indulgence.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 7, 2018

The Wild Life Of Mobster Nucky Johnson And His Real-Life Boardwalk Empire

Nucky Johnson ran Atlantic City in the early 20th century, bringing it from an average tourist town to the site of America's illicit indulgence.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 7, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018

33 Interesting France Facts From The Land Of Wine, Cheese, And Fascinating Tidbits

From their seemingly unbelievable cheese consumption to their military dominance, these interesting France facts prove there's a lot you don't know about the most visited country on Earth.

By John Kuroski • May 4, 2018

33 Interesting France Facts From The Land Of Wine, Cheese, And Fascinating Tidbits

From their seemingly unbelievable cheese consumption to their military dominance, these interesting France facts prove there's a lot you don't know about the most visited country on Earth.

By John Kuroski • May 4, 2018

This Week In History News, Apr. 29 – May 5

Roman skeletons unearthed, Danish king's treasure found, extinct predator on the verge of resurrection.

By All That's Interesting • May 4, 2018

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This Week In History News, Apr. 29 – May 5

Roman skeletons unearthed, Danish king's treasure found, extinct predator on the verge of resurrection.

By All That's Interesting • May 4, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

Zora Neale Hurston’s Interviews With Cudjo Lewis Set To Be Published After 80 Years

Her book chronicles the life of Cudjo Lewis, the last surviving slave from the last slave ship to bring Africans to the United States.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

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Zora Neale Hurston’s Interviews With Cudjo Lewis Set To Be Published After 80 Years

Her book chronicles the life of Cudjo Lewis, the last surviving slave from the last slave ship to bring Africans to the United States.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

A Trippy History Of Peyote — The Mysterious Navajo Hallucinogen

Peyote has been used for years by Native American Church members, but for the rest of the world, it's a Class 1 substance and illegal to use.

By Katie Serena • May 3, 2018

A Trippy History Of Peyote — The Mysterious Navajo Hallucinogen

Peyote has been used for years by Native American Church members, but for the rest of the world, it's a Class 1 substance and illegal to use.

By Katie Serena • May 3, 2018

The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 3, 2018

The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 3, 2018

Operation Market Garden, The Mistake That Changed The Course Of World War II

In 1944, the Allies seemed to have the upper hand in the war — until they attempted to take three cities at once from the Germans in Operation Market Garden.

By William DeLong • May 3, 2018

Operation Market Garden, The Mistake That Changed The Course Of World War II

In 1944, the Allies seemed to have the upper hand in the war — until they attempted to take three cities at once from the Germans in Operation Market Garden.

By William DeLong • May 3, 2018