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The Teenage Girl Gang That Seduced and Killed Nazis

In the 1940s, sisters Freddie and Truus Oversteegen used their unassuming profile as teenagers to ambush and kill Nazis in the Netherlands.

Mount Vesuvius's Volcanic Eruption Turned One Victim's Brain into Glass

It's just one of several horrors that befell victims in Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE.

Not-So-Fancy Feast: Your Cat Probably Would Eat Your Rotting Corpse

The idea of cats devouring their dead owners is no urban legend. A new paper documented these savage creatures dining out on human flesh.

History Vs. Episode 10: Theodore Roosevelt Vs. Death

At age 55, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on an Amazonian jungle trek along the River of Doubt, where he very nearly lost his life. It was, in many ways, the icing on the cake of a life brimming with near-death experiences. He had close encounters with wild

The World's First Human Composting Facility Is Coming to Seattle

Washington state will soon be home to the world’s first human composting facility. The process, which will cost about $5500, will turn a human body into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.

Scientists Just Created 3D Digital Replicas of John F. Kennedy’s Assassination Bullets

Sorry, JFK conspiracy theorists—the National Archives has made it clear that this doesn’t mean his case is reopened.

A Forged Deed and a Bloody Trunk: Mary Farmer’s Plot to Steal Her Landlord’s Home

In 1908, Mary Farmer came up with a plan to steal her landlord's home. The crime was brutal enough to make her the second woman executed by electric chair in New York's history.

A circa 1860s lithograph titled "Fire: The horrors of crinoline & the destruction of human life."

7 Very Victorian Ways to Die

In the Victorian era, a glass of water, a beautiful dress, or a brightly colored piece of wallpaper could all spell your doom.

9 Awesomely Odd American Curiosity Shops You Should Visit

Have a penchant for skulls, specimens, or maybe some human-hair jewelry? We’ve got a place for you!

Why Don’t Bugs Eat People’s Bones?

In "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs," Caitlin Doughty explains why human bones usually don't make a very good snack.

Elisabeth Demidoff's tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris

The Russian Countess Who Supposedly Wanted Company in Her Tomb

Did the Russian aristocrat Elisabeth Demidoff really offer the family fortune to anyone who would spend a year and a day in her tomb?

A ‘Lost’ Viking Graveyard Was Discovered in Norway

The archaeological site in Norway contains several burial mounds and boats that were used in Viking funerals.

Participants standing in front of an altar during Día de los Muertos

20 Halloween-Like Traditions From Around the World

While Americans are dressing up and trick-or-treating around Halloween, other countries are playing with fire and partying at Dracula's castle.

8 Fascinating Facts About Body Farms

These morbidly fascinating research facilities allow criminal investigators to probe what happens to bodies after death.

Shannon Purser as Barb Holland in Stranger Things.

The Odd Connection Between Stranger Things's Murdered Characters You Might've Missed

A new fan theory about a bizarre connection between all of the murdered characters on 'Stranger Things' has got fans thinking about who could be next.

Here's Why You Can't Keep Your Loved One's Skull

Mortician Caitlin Doughty explains why you can’t take a human skull home, from a lack of dermestid beetles to vague abuse-of-corpse laws.

Study: Drinking More Than Two Sodas Daily Can Increase Risk of Death

Soft drinks invite a host of health complications. A major new study warns that consuming even two glasses a day can have you fizzing out.

Caught in the Devil's Backbone: The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

Meriwether Lewis was found mortally wounded on October 11, 1809. Some believe it was suicide. Others think it was murder. But what if it was something else entirely?

Monster Presents: Insomniac: Listen to a New Podcast That Explores How Serial Killers Affected One Man's Mind

The new iHeartRadio original podcast is the story of one writer's descent from podcast researcher to its surprising subject.

Marvel Boss Is Reportedly Done Using Deaths for 'Shock Value'

In recent years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has regularly been compared to HBO’s 'Game of Thrones,' as not even the most beloved characters have been immune to sudden deaths.

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Donating Your Body to Science

From research labs to 'body farms' used by forensics students, here's where your donated cadaver might end up.

Remains of World War II Soldier From Texas Finally Identified Nearly 75 Years After His Death

Decades after John W. Hayes died in World War II, his remains were discovered in a Belgian American military cemetery.

The (Likely) Reason Men Don't Live as Long as Women

Research data indicates men can expect to live an average of five fewer years than women. The reason might surprise you.

Where Exactly Is Anne Boleyn's Body?

On May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn was relieved of her head. So where is her body today? Much like Boleyn's life, it's complicated.

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