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The Day Rome (Almost) Died

Even centuries after its catastrophic collapse, Ancient Rome still looms large. We learn about it in school, we visit the Colosseum and the Parthenon, heck, half the language I’m writing in has its roots in...

November 29, 2024 Jamie Hayes


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The Most Devastating Bridge Disasters In History

From natural disasters to overwhelming crowds of people, these collapses are among history's deadliest bridge disasters. Be warned: These might just unlock a new fear.
November 15, 2024 Sarah Ng
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6 Bizarre Cases Of Reincarnation From History

Whether you're a believer or not, these bizarre cases of reincarnation might send a chill down your spine. The coincidences are just too wild to deny.
November 18, 2024 Sarah Ng

40 Of History's Most Unusual Deaths

Some of history's most unusual deaths include: the first man to drown, being hit on the head by falling coconuts and being killed a falling tortoise shell, dropped from a soaring eagle.
November 12, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Historical Figures Who Died Young

From tragic plane crashes and fatal accidents, to tragic muggings and unexpected intentional losses, these high-profile deaths have surely rocked our world. Find out which famous historical figured died young, and what happened to them.
November 28, 2024 Allison Robertson
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The Real Alice: Life Wasn't A Wonderland

We all know the classic children's story "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll—but few know the story of the real Alice who inspired the beloved tale.
June 26, 2024 Sarah Ng
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Only '70s Kids Will Remember These Things

In the 1970s, there were no smartphones and the Internet didn't exist, so the way everyone spent their time was wildly different.
September 19, 2024 Sarah Ng