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The New York Public Library Needs Help Identifying Old Photos of New York City
Many photos depict landmarks that no longer exist.
HISTORY
Good Fortune: How Empress Bonaparte Popularized the Tarot Card Trend and Made Her Cartomancer a Household Name
The cartomancer Lenormand had incredible influence over Joséphine Bonaparte, but Napoleon didn't like or trust her.
How 8 Twin Cities Neighborhoods Got Their Names
Both crime and amphibians may play a role.
Cowboy Bob: The Mysterious Middle-Aged Bank Robber Who Fooled the FBI
When they finally caught up with Cowboy Bob, they found something that turned their investigation on its head.
A Pizzeria Owner's Bizarre Plot to Capture the Zodiac Killer
In 1971, fast food franchisee Tom Hanson spent $13,000 to make a low-budget movie about the Zodiac murders. He expected the killer to attend the premiere. What he didn't expect was to come face-to-face with him at the urinal.
6 Historical Methods for Contacting the Dead (and Their Drawbacks)
Pick up the psychic telephone.
Archaeologists Search for the Graves of Jamestown's Elite
Teams of scientists are excavating the colonial settlement's tiny churches to see if they can locate the bones of notable historic figures like John Rolfe, Pocahontas's husband.
Long After Alexander Hamilton's Death, His Son and Rival Aaron Burr Dueled in Divorce Court
Hamilton’s son appears to have had the last word against his father's nemesis in during a divorce trial.
How 17th Century Polish Villagers Warded Off Vampires
Villagers liked to make extra sure their deceased stayed that way.
The Reason You Almost Never See Purple on National Flags
It has to do with practicality.
A Brief History of Witches in America
They've come a long way, baby.
Russian Submarine Officer Who May Have Averted Nuclear War Will Be Awarded First Future of Life Prize
Without Vasili Alexandrovich Arkhipov, World War III might have happened in 1962.
5 Intriguing Details Found in the Newly Released JFK Assassination Papers
The Soviets thought Lee Harvey Oswald was a total maniac.
This Bronx-Based Running Club Doubles as a Local History Class
Bronx Sole wants to make fitness fun for runners of all levels. To do that, the running club takes local residents on a joggable history tour of their borough.
Peek Inside a Trove of Witchcraft Artifacts at This Rare Exhibit
“The World Bewitch’d” will use documents, illustrations, manuscripts, and books from university archives to explore the historical origins of belief in witches.
11 Stamps From Countries That No Longer Exist
A new book looks at political history through the vintage stamps of short-lived countries.
Einstein's Handwritten Note on Happiness Just Sold for $1.3 Million
He wrote it to tip a hotel bellboy and told him "will probably be worth more than a regular tip."
Why Lucky the Leprechaun Was Missing From Some Lucky Charms Boxes in 1975
Waldo the Wizard was barely given a chance to make a blip in cereal mascot history.
Find Love With These 18 Old Halloween Fortune-Telling Tricks
The future of your love life just might depend on whether you're willing to eat an entire salted herring—bones and all—in three bites.
The Lawyer Who Fought to Free the First Woman Sentenced to Death in Chicago
A new book tells the real story behind the trial of the doomed ballerina in the musical 'Chicago.'
10 Victims of the Hope Diamond Curse
It's a pretty fascinating little bauble—particularly if you're impressed by 45.52 carat gems—but you probably wouldn't want to own it.
The Homemaker Who Helped Solve One of Geometry's Oldest Puzzles
Marjorie Rice tackled an enduring mathematical question by doodling in her kitchen.
Annie Taylor, the First Person to Cheat Death Over Niagara Falls
In October 1901, a financially strapped 62-year-old decided the quickest way to retire comfortably would be to stuff herself into a barrel and go over Niagara Falls.
Pablo Neruda's Death Wasn't Caused by Cancer, Experts Conclude
Foul play might have been involved.