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Alfred G. Buckham, a pioneer in the field of aerial photography, left an indelible mark on the art form with his innovative techniques...

In 1893, the bustling streets of Oslo, Norway, were the stage for an innovative and, at the time, somewhat mischievous endeavor by a...

In the early 20th century, the world was undergoing dramatic changes. Nations were redefining their identities, and artists were seeking...

Carmine "Lilo" Galante was one of the most feared and influential figures in the history of organized crime. Known for his ruthless...

Some named her Lady D eath. To Adolf Hitler 's men, she was "the Russian bitch from hell." Lyudmila Pavlichenko , the most successful...

During World War II, the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands spurred the rise of many resistance groups, but few stories are as remarkable...

Aimo Allan Koivunen was a Finnish soldier who gained a peculiar form of fame during World War II due to an extraordinary survival story...

Aberfan Disaster (1966): Discover the tragic story of the South Wales mining village where a collapsing coal tip buried Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children. Explore the ignored warnings, aftermath, and legacy of one of Britain’s darkest industrial tragedies.

Phineas Taylor Barnum, better known as P.T. Barnum, is a name synonymous with showmanship and entertainment. He was a pioneering figure...

Few military operations in history embody audacity, precision, and drama as distinctly as Operation Entebbe. On July 4, 1976, Israeli...

Margaux Hemingway, born Margot Louise Hemingway on February 16, 1954, was an American fashion model and actress who emerged as one of the...

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Paris underwent a radical transformation. The sweeping modernization efforts led by...

Among the assortment of items for sale in a Belgium thrift shop, such as old worn paperbacks, scratched vinyl records, and previously...

Charles Domery, also known as Charles Domerz, was born in Benche, Poland, around 1778. Starting at the age of 13, Domery displayed an...

It's the year 1880 during the Christmas season, and you may be wondering what to gift a child who seems to have everything. How about a...

When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character of Professor James Moriarty, he wasn't crafting a purely fictional villain. Instead,...

Virginia Hall's journey from a privileged upbringing in Baltimore to becoming one of the most effective Allied spies during World War II...

St. John's Dance, also known as the "Dancing Plague," stands as one of the most enigmatic and perplexing occurrences in medieval European...

In the early 17th century, the tranquil shores of Iceland experienced a harrowing event that would leave an indelible mark on its...

A one eyed, one handed soldier who survived multiple wars, countless wounds, plane crashes, and prisoner of war camps. Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart’s life sounds impossible, yet every detail is true. A remarkable story of grit, courage, and unshakable spirit.

Explore the chilling history of the Last Public Execution in France and its impact on society. Follow a young Christopher Lee's account of this historic event.

On August 12, 1958, a remarkable event in the history of jazz and photography took place at 17 East 126th Street, between Fifth and...

When Ringo Starr fell ill with tonsillitis and was hospitalised on 3 June 1964, just before the Beatles' 1964 tour of Australia, the...

Finnish soldiers displaying the skins of Soviet soldiers near Maaselkä, on the strand of lake Seesjärvi during Continuation War on the...