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19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case
In 2011, construction workers in Queens, New York made a horrifying discovery. A backhoe hit unexpected metal, which drew the…
These 16 Romantic Break-ups Changed History
Breaking up is hard to do for almost everyone. But for certain prominent figures from centuries past, the end of…
18 Memorable Coming of Age Rituals from History
Throughout much of history, societies have marked the moment when their boys became ‘men’. And most continue to do so…
20 Fascinating Historic Scandals From Around the World
The drumbeat of scandals has been steady and unceasing over the past few years, and you can hardly turn on…
20 Reasons Why Pope John XII was the Worst Pope in History
Turning 18 is a big milestone in your life. Depending on where you live in the world, you can have…
It’s Time to Revisit these 20 Political Scandals that Rocked the United States
Engulfing nearly every single presidency in United States history, political scandals are a ubiquitous part of life for American politicians.…
Leadbelly was the Ultimate Hardcore Blues Musician
Music and crime go together like whisky and soda. Whether it’s hotel-smashing, womanising rock stars or bullet-dodging rappers, they all…
20 Times Americans Rebelled Against Their Government
The open resistance of orders by an established authority, rebellions are an integral part of the American national story. Fashioned…
40 Facts about the Gladiators of Ancient Rome
The gladiators of ancient Rome have always fascinated lovers of history. And for good reason. These men (and women) at…
16 Women of The Bible that We Don’t Talk About Enough
Despite comprising only around 7% of all of the named figures in the Bible, women still stand out with some…