From Hollywood Star To Catholic Nun
society and culture

From Hollywood Star To Catholic Nun

She gave up fame at just 24 to live a monastic life, renouncing all earthly pleasures and chanting in Latin eight times a day.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

This Week In History News, Dec. 31
science and technology

This Week In History News, Dec. 31

Dating to the second through fourth centuries C.E., this sprawling necropolis contains 67 skeletons buried in 57 tombs along with a wealth of grave goods.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

The Bizarre History Of Spirit Photography In 35 Chilling Pictures
politics and policy

The Bizarre History Of Spirit Photography In 35 Chilling Pictures

"Spirit photographers" duped their clients either through double exposure or layering photos.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

Cucking Stool, The Medieval Humiliation Device For 'Scolds'
education and learning

Cucking Stool, The Medieval Humiliation Device For 'Scolds'

Any woman accused of offenses like talking too much or insulting their husbands could be strapped to a toilet-like chair known as the cucking stool and pa...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

The Corpse Flower, The World's Biggest Flower With A Pungent Smell
entertainment and arts

The Corpse Flower, The World's Biggest Flower With A Pungent Smell

What's unbelievably smelly and strikingly tall? It's not a sweaty basketball player — it's the Amorphophallus titanum, aka the corpse flower.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

Joe Michael Ervin, The Serial Killer Who Slaughtered Six People In 12 Years
business and economy

Joe Michael Ervin, The Serial Killer Who Slaughtered Six People In 12 Years

When Joseph Michael Ervin was arrested in 1981 for shooting a cop trying to arrest him for driving drunk, no one suspected that he would also prove to be ...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer
politics and policy

Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer

Konerak Sinthasomphone was just 14 years old when he was killed by Dahmer.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

Víctor Jara, The Chilean Folk Singer Killed For His Songs Of Peace
environment and sustainability

Víctor Jara, The Chilean Folk Singer Killed For His Songs Of Peace

Víctor Jara was a vocal supporter of socialist president Salvador Allende before Augusto Pinochet's coup.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

How tall was Michael Crichton
business and economy

How tall was Michael Crichton

American author, best remembered for novels such as Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Disclosure, Congo and as the creator of the NBC TV series E.R . ...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

How tall was Fred MacMurray
science and technology

How tall was Fred MacMurray

American actor, best remembered for roles in films such as Double Indemnity, The Apartment, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Shaggy Dog, The Caine Mutiny...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

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