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The Bizarre Tale Of The World War II Ghost Blimp And Its Missing Crew

Unofficial answers for the ghost blimp's missing crew range from an enemy attack to alien abductions.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 5, 2018

The Bizarre Tale Of The World War II Ghost Blimp And Its Missing Crew

Unofficial answers for the ghost blimp's missing crew range from an enemy attack to alien abductions.

By Gina Dimuro • February 5, 2018

Was Edith Wilson Actually America’s First Female President?

For just over a year, Edith Wilson took on the duties of the president, following her husband's stroke, despite the fact that there was a Vice President ready to take over.

By Katie Serena • Feb 5, 2018

Was Edith Wilson Actually America’s First Female President?

For just over a year, Edith Wilson took on the duties of the president, following her husband's stroke, despite the fact that there was a Vice President ready to take over.

By Katie Serena • February 5, 2018

The Grisly, Botched Execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots

Most beheadings in England were done without incident. Unfortunately for Mary, Queen of Scots, hers was not most.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 5, 2018

The Grisly, Botched Execution Of Mary, Queen Of Scots

Most beheadings in England were done without incident. Unfortunately for Mary, Queen of Scots, hers was not most.

By Gina Dimuro • February 5, 2018

That Time A Plane Full Of Nuclear Bombs Crashed In Greenland

On Jan. 21, 1968, a plane with carrying nuclear bombs came crashing down to the frozen sea ice of western Greenland. A huge B-52G Stratofortress made an emergency landing near Thule Air Base in this icy area of the world as part of a protective measure in case the United...

By William DeLong • Feb 5, 2018

That Time A Plane Full Of Nuclear Bombs Crashed In Greenland

On Jan. 21, 1968, a plane with carrying nuclear bombs came crashing down to the frozen sea ice of western Greenland. A huge B-52G Stratofortress made an emergency landing near Thule Air Base in this icy area of the world as part of a protective measure in case the United...

By William DeLong • February 5, 2018

America Is Not A Christian Nation And Never Has Been

The text of the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of God, Jesus Christ, or Christianity.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 4, 2018

America Is Not A Christian Nation And Never Has Been

The text of the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of God, Jesus Christ, or Christianity.

By Erin Kelly • February 4, 2018

33 History “Facts” We’ve All Been Getting Dead Wrong

Turns out a ton of what we all learned in high school history class just isn't true.

By Joel Stice • Feb 2, 2018

33 History “Facts” We’ve All Been Getting Dead Wrong

Turns out a ton of what we all learned in high school history class just isn't true.

By Joel Stice • February 2, 2018

This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Samurai sword found in attic, newly discovered mass grave may hold Viking army, ancient stone tools may rewrite human history.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 2, 2018

This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Samurai sword found in attic, newly discovered mass grave may hold Viking army, ancient stone tools may rewrite human history.

By All That's Interesting • February 2, 2018

In 1994, The U.S. Military Actually Considered Building A “Gay Bomb”

The idea of a gay bomb came from a desire to debilitate and distract their opponents but not necessarily kill them.

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2018

In 1994, The U.S. Military Actually Considered Building A “Gay Bomb”

The idea of a gay bomb came from a desire to debilitate and distract their opponents but not necessarily kill them.

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2018

The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomás de Torquemada

Tomás de Torquemada was responsible for over 2,000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of keeping Catholicism alive in Spain.

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2018

The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomás de Torquemada

Tomás de Torquemada was responsible for over 2,000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of keeping Catholicism alive in Spain.

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2018

How The U.S. Thwarted A Nazi Plot Against Hoover Dam

Even before Pearl Harbor, America faced threats from its enemies abroad during the lead-up to World War II.

By William DeLong • Feb 2, 2018

How The U.S. Thwarted A Nazi Plot Against Hoover Dam

Even before Pearl Harbor, America faced threats from its enemies abroad during the lead-up to World War II.

By William DeLong • February 2, 2018

What U.S. Soldiers Saw When They First Liberated Dachau Concentration Camp

This is what it looked like when American soldiers liberated Dachau concentration camp, freeing tens of thousands of prisoners in April 1945.

By William DeLong • Feb 1, 2018

What U.S. Soldiers Saw When They First Liberated Dachau Concentration Camp

This is what it looked like when American soldiers liberated Dachau concentration camp, freeing tens of thousands of prisoners in April 1945.

By William DeLong • February 1, 2018