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How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 26, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena • Feb 26, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena • February 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena • Feb 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena • February 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 26, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 25, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro • February 25, 2018

Marita Lorenz Had An Affair With Fidel Castro – Then She Was Told To Kill Him

Marita Lorenz was one of the more unique ways the United States government attempted to assassinate Fidel Castro.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 24, 2018

Marita Lorenz Had An Affair With Fidel Castro – Then She Was Told To Kill Him

Marita Lorenz was one of the more unique ways the United States government attempted to assassinate Fidel Castro.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 24, 2018

Why The Ancient Romans Drew Penises On Everything

The sexual energy of these phalluses depictions was thought to protect people by invoking the power of the god Fascinus.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 23, 2018

Why The Ancient Romans Drew Penises On Everything

The sexual energy of these phalluses depictions was thought to protect people by invoking the power of the god Fascinus.

By Andrew Milne • February 23, 2018

This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

Face of teenager who lived 9,000 years ago reconstructed, mystery deaths near ancient Greek "portal to hell" solved, ancient Roman boxing gloves unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 23, 2018

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This Week In History News, Feb. 18 – 24

Face of teenager who lived 9,000 years ago reconstructed, mystery deaths near ancient Greek "portal to hell" solved, ancient Roman boxing gloves unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • February 23, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 23, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • February 23, 2018

How Bikini Atoll Was Ruined By Castle Bravo And Operation Crossroads

During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted the Castle Bravo and Operation Crossroads nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll — displacing natives and poisoning the area to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 22, 2018

How Bikini Atoll Was Ruined By Castle Bravo And Operation Crossroads

During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted the Castle Bravo and Operation Crossroads nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll — displacing natives and poisoning the area to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • February 22, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 22, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • February 22, 2018