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The Brutal Mob Justice Of Colonial America
From 12th-century England to the American Revolution to today, tarring and feathering is one of history's most brutal punishments.
May 19, 2026
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This Week In History News, Jan. 28
"A runic inscription is like finding a message from the distant past. It almost feels possible to hear their voices speaking."
May 19, 2026
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Inside The Infamous Gang In 21 Startling Photos
By the early 1980s, nearly 30,000 gang members representing either the Crips or Bloods lived in Los Angeles.
May 19, 2026
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USS Lexington Finally Found After 76 Years
The USS Lexington was sunk during a battle with the Japanse Navy during WWII. Now, after missing for 76 years, a team of explorers has discovered it.
May 19, 2026
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Diver Stumbles Upon Hoard Of Roman Coins Off Coast Of Italy
Though the number of coins is still unknown, based on the weight of the collection there could be as many as 50,000.
May 19, 2026
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Physicist At Michigan State Charged With Two Counts Of Bestiality
Michigan State University employee Joseph Hattey could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of these "crimes against nature."
May 19, 2026
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The Tragic Story Of The Reporter Gunned Down On Live TV
The shooter fired 15 times before the broadcast cut back to the studio where the anchors tried to process what they had just witnessed.
May 19, 2026
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1992 Cold Case Of Missing Mom Solved After Head Found In Illinois Park
Susan Lund disappeared while running an errand on Christmas Eve in 1992 — and her family never saw her again.
May 19, 2026
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Killer Whales Have Been Squeezing Sharks To Death For Their Livers
"When confronted by orcas, white sharks will immediately vacate their preferred hunting ground and will not return for up to a year."
May 19, 2026
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The True Story Of The Feared Apache Warrior
He led the most storied Native American resistance in the Wild West, fighting Mexican and American incursion, but lived his last 23 years as a prisoner of...
May 19, 2026
