As President FDR implemented sweeping reforms in 1993, a small group of business tycoons plotted to overturn the entire system.
From hilarious April fools jokes to fatal ding-dong-ditches, these are some of the world's best, and worst, pranks.
On December 16, 1773, in a pivotal act of defiance, American colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor—and the consequences were devastating.
In 1889, the Crown Prince of Austria and his lover were found dead. While the crime scene may have indicated something heinous— unearthed personal letters gave a much more disturbing explanation.
Deep within Lorenzo de Medici’s palace was a tiny cell known only as “the chamber of the mute woman”. For years, the true purpose of this cage was left to our imagination—until now.
When order broke down on the Texas frontier, it was up to one man to step forward and lay down the law.
Curious minds find adventure in the smallest moments. Be it testing limits or breaking unspoken rules, childhood was filled with experiences that felt unique but were secretly shared by millions. Keep reading, and go on a nostalgic ride.
Legacy runs deeper than ink on paper. When old secrets meet new science, the past comes alive in unexpected ways. In 2024, an intriguing discovery sparked a scientific revolution in colonial Jamestown's holy ground. Let’s read deeper.
History doesn't always flow as we imagine. Think you've got a handle on chronology? Think again. Some historical events occurred surprisingly close together, while others stretched across vast timeframes. These temporal oddities might surprise you.
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