Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Neal Cassady’s Life May Have Been More Interesting Than The Characters He Inspired

His story inspired several writers to base characters on him, but Neal Cassady's life hardly needed embellishment.

By Aimee Lamoureux Apr 25, 2018

Neal Cassady’s Life May Have Been More Interesting Than The Characters He Inspired

His story inspired several writers to base characters on him, but Neal Cassady's life hardly needed embellishment.

By Aimee Lamoureux April 25, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong Apr 24, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong April 24, 2018

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski Apr 24, 2018

Why Anatoly Fomenko’s New Chronology Says That “History” Is All A Fake

According to Anatoly Fomenko's New Chronology, history as we know it was fabricated by Christian scholars. Discover why he believes it and why he's not 100 percent crazy.

By John Kuroski April 24, 2018

John Wilkes Booth Was A Sex-Crazed Playboy, Says New Book

According to a new book, John Wilkes Booth was dating five different women at the time he was shot.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 24, 2018

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John Wilkes Booth Was A Sex-Crazed Playboy, Says New Book

According to a new book, John Wilkes Booth was dating five different women at the time he was shot.

By Kara Goldfarb April 24, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd Apr 23, 2018

The Sword Of Goujian Is 2,500 Years Old And Works Just Like New

Despite the damp conditions of the tomb it was found in, the Sword Of Goujian is still razor sharp after resting for 2,500 years.

By Wyatt Redd April 23, 2018

Roland Freisler: The Nazi Judge Who Ran Hitler’s Deadly Kangaroo Court

If you went before Roland Freisler, your trial had a 90 percent chance of ending in either life imprisonment or death.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 22, 2018

Roland Freisler: The Nazi Judge Who Ran Hitler’s Deadly Kangaroo Court

If you went before Roland Freisler, your trial had a 90 percent chance of ending in either life imprisonment or death.

By Daniel Rennie April 22, 2018

Inside Hitler’s Plan To Build The “Capital Of The World”

The city in 'Man In High Castle' may seem like a dystopian nightmare, but Hitler had plans to make it very real.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 21, 2018

Inside Hitler’s Plan To Build The “Capital Of The World”

The city in 'Man In High Castle' may seem like a dystopian nightmare, but Hitler had plans to make it very real.

By Daniel Rennie April 21, 2018

Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

"Flying Man" Otto Lilienthal soared against the clouds, captivating the imaginations of people all over the globe and inspiring a future generation of engineers and inventors.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 20, 2018

Otto Lilienthal Was A Pioneering “Flying Man” Who Flew Right To His Death

"Flying Man" Otto Lilienthal soared against the clouds, captivating the imaginations of people all over the globe and inspiring a future generation of engineers and inventors.

By Gina Dimuro April 20, 2018