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12 Dramatic Photos Of The Empire State Building Plane Crash

In 1945, while flying low in a haze of heavy fog, a B-25 Bomber made a wrong turn in New York City and crashed into the Empire State Building.

By John Kuroski • Jan 17, 2018

12 Dramatic Photos Of The Empire State Building Plane Crash

In 1945, while flying low in a haze of heavy fog, a B-25 Bomber made a wrong turn in New York City and crashed into the Empire State Building.

By John Kuroski • January 17, 2018

The Overlooked Story Of The SS Eastland Disaster

Relive the horror of the 1915 SS Eastland disaster that killed 844 people and wouldn't have happened at all if not for the Titanic.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 16, 2018

The Overlooked Story Of The SS Eastland Disaster

Relive the horror of the 1915 SS Eastland disaster that killed 844 people and wouldn't have happened at all if not for the Titanic.

By Erin Kelly • January 16, 2018

Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Given the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a large percentage of the first women on Iceland were taken there as slaves.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 16, 2018

Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Given the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a large percentage of the first women on Iceland were taken there as slaves.

By Wyatt Redd • January 16, 2018

The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, a Japanese newspaper reported on the barbaric killing competition as though it were a sporting event.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 16, 2018

The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, a Japanese newspaper reported on the barbaric killing competition as though it were a sporting event.

By Wyatt Redd • January 16, 2018

17 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Connected In Bizarre Ways

Though it may seem like these people have nothing in common, here are a few famous figures you had no idea were related to each other.

By Katie Serena • Jan 14, 2018

17 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Connected In Bizarre Ways

Though it may seem like these people have nothing in common, here are a few famous figures you had no idea were related to each other.

By Katie Serena • January 14, 2018

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Researchers find Thomas Jefferson's kitchen, an ancient Roman board game, and a 1,700-year-old musical instrument that still works.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2018

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This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Researchers find Thomas Jefferson's kitchen, an ancient Roman board game, and a 1,700-year-old musical instrument that still works.

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2018

21 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries You Can Watch In 2018

From commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list are the best of the best that Netflix has to offer.

By Katie Serena • Jan 12, 2018

21 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries You Can Watch In 2018

From commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list are the best of the best that Netflix has to offer.

By Katie Serena • January 12, 2018

How One Man Stole $500,000 From A Las Vegas Casino And Got Away With It

Bill Brennan hasn't been seen since he walked out the door of the Stardust casino in 1992 with a huge haul of cash and chips.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 12, 2018

How One Man Stole $500,000 From A Las Vegas Casino And Got Away With It

Bill Brennan hasn't been seen since he walked out the door of the Stardust casino in 1992 with a huge haul of cash and chips.

By Wyatt Redd • January 12, 2018

Hitler Death Conspiracy Theories: The Good, The Bad, And The Crazy

What really happened to the Führer? These Hitler death conspiracy theories, from the plausible to the outlandish, claim to have the answers.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 11, 2018

Hitler Death Conspiracy Theories: The Good, The Bad, And The Crazy

What really happened to the Führer? These Hitler death conspiracy theories, from the plausible to the outlandish, claim to have the answers.

By Richard Stockton • January 11, 2018

The Messy, Mysterious Death Of Former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller

The circumstances surrounding Nelson Rockefeller's final hours were highly contested in the days following his death.

By Katie Serena • Jan 10, 2018

The Messy, Mysterious Death Of Former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller

The circumstances surrounding Nelson Rockefeller's final hours were highly contested in the days following his death.

By Katie Serena • January 10, 2018

Russian Serial Killer Mikhail Popkov Now Convicted Of 78 Murders

Initially sentenced to the murder of 22 victims, former policeman Mikhail Popkov has been found guilty of an additional 56.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 10, 2018

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Russian Serial Killer Mikhail Popkov Now Convicted Of 78 Murders

Initially sentenced to the murder of 22 victims, former policeman Mikhail Popkov has been found guilty of an additional 56.

By Leah Silverman • January 10, 2018