Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

Millvina Dean, The Two-Month-Old Who Survived The Titanic Sinking

Millvina Dean was just an infant when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux Mar 15, 2018

Millvina Dean, The Two-Month-Old Who Survived The Titanic Sinking

Millvina Dean was just an infant when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

By Aimee Lamoureux March 15, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne Mar 15, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne March 15, 2018

The Story Of Bernhard Goetz — The Mugging Victim Turned New York’s “Subway Vigilante”

Bernhard Goetz made history when he shot four black men who tried to rob him, and opened the door for a nationwide debate about race, crime, and how much power civilian vigilantes have.

By Katie Serena Mar 15, 2018

The Story Of Bernhard Goetz — The Mugging Victim Turned New York’s “Subway Vigilante”

Bernhard Goetz made history when he shot four black men who tried to rob him, and opened the door for a nationwide debate about race, crime, and how much power civilian vigilantes have.

By Katie Serena March 15, 2018

Meet Alferd Packer — The Wild West Cannibal Who Ate His Companions

Alferd Packer is the wild west's most famous cannibal, who attacked several of his fellow miners during a trip through the Rocky Mountains.

By Katie Serena Mar 15, 2018

Meet Alferd Packer — The Wild West Cannibal Who Ate His Companions

Alferd Packer is the wild west's most famous cannibal, who attacked several of his fellow miners during a trip through the Rocky Mountains.

By Katie Serena March 15, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro Mar 14, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro March 14, 2018

44 Old Color Photos Made With Autochrome That Remain Stunning A Century Later

These old color photos courtesy of the autochrome process may date to the early 1900s, but they don't look it one bit.

By Erin Kelly Mar 14, 2018

44 Old Color Photos Made With Autochrome That Remain Stunning A Century Later

These old color photos courtesy of the autochrome process may date to the early 1900s, but they don't look it one bit.

By Erin Kelly March 14, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena Mar 14, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena March 14, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 14, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb March 14, 2018

The Story Of Robert Ford – The “Coward” Who Assassinated Jesse James

Though Jesse James was an outlaw, Robert Ford wasn't immediately hailed as a hero for killing him.

By Daniel Rennie Mar 14, 2018

The Story Of Robert Ford – The “Coward” Who Assassinated Jesse James

Though Jesse James was an outlaw, Robert Ford wasn't immediately hailed as a hero for killing him.

By Daniel Rennie March 14, 2018

John Geoghan — The Pedophile Priest Killed By A Molestation Victim In Jail

John Geoghan was a Boston priest whose career spanned 30 years across Massachusetts. He was also a serial child rapist who would meet a grisly death in jail.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 13, 2018

John Geoghan — The Pedophile Priest Killed By A Molestation Victim In Jail

John Geoghan was a Boston priest whose career spanned 30 years across Massachusetts. He was also a serial child rapist who would meet a grisly death in jail.

By Kara Goldfarb March 13, 2018