Death

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

Health

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the U.S.

Debunking the myths behind Harry Houdini's life—and death

History & Culture

Debunking the myths behind Harry Houdini's life—and death

Debunking the myths behind Harry Houdini's life—and death

The real history of the Borgia family and their cursed 'black legend'

History & Culture

The real history of the Borgia family and their cursed 'black legend'

The real history of the Borgia family and their cursed 'black legend'

Why natural disasters are linked to paranormal beliefs

Environment

Why natural disasters are linked to paranormal beliefs

Why natural disasters are linked to paranormal beliefs

Where to stay in 5 cities that go all out for Day of the Dead

Travel

Where to stay in 5 cities that go all out for Day of the Dead

Where to stay in 5 cities that go all out for Day of the Dead

Murder or madness: What really killed Edgar Allan Poe?

History & Culture

Murder or madness: What really killed Edgar Allan Poe?

Murder or madness: What really killed Edgar Allan Poe?

Helene’s death toll could miss thousands of related deaths

Environment

Helene’s death toll could miss thousands of related deaths

Helene’s death toll could miss thousands of related deaths

How Ouija became the most feared spirit board in history

History & Culture

How Ouija became the most feared spirit board in history

How Ouija became the most feared spirit board in history

Who killed Germanicus, the golden boy of ancient Rome?

History & Culture

Who killed Germanicus, the golden boy of ancient Rome?

Who killed Germanicus, the golden boy of ancient Rome?

These microbes are waiting for you to drop dead

Science
Gory Details

These microbes are waiting for you to drop dead

These microbes are waiting for you to drop dead

Why some people love disgusting smells

Science
Gory Details

Why some people love disgusting smells

Why some people love disgusting smells

When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

History & Culture

When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

When America's first ladies brought séances to the White House

Here's how death doulas help patients go with grace

Science

Here's how death doulas help patients go with grace

Here's how death doulas help patients go with grace

Tollund Man: What we know about Europe’s most famous bog body

History & Culture

Tollund Man: What we know about Europe’s most famous bog body

Tollund Man: What we know about Europe’s most famous bog body

Why Jackie was already mourning before JFK's visit to Dallas

History & Culture

Why Jackie was already mourning before JFK's visit to Dallas

Why Jackie was already mourning before JFK's visit to Dallas

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