History books often fail to sync the living with the tragedy of slavery. On the other hand, artifacts can instantly bridge that gap. When we’re faced with a wrecked slave ship, graves, and personal artifacts, a history lesson becomes reality. Unique photos, autobiographies, and workplaces also invite an intimate look into what it was like

The US in the early 1970s was awash in serial murder. Indeed, by the decade’s midpoint, FBI profiler Robert Ressler had coined the term “serial killer” after conducting several interviews with the likes of Herb Mullin, Edmund Kemper, and Monte Rissell.[1] Ressler’s in-depth penetration into the minds of sexual sociopaths lead him to become the

More than 120 years since its publication, Dracula by Bram Stoker remains one of the most popular horror novels of all time. The story has gained a massive legacy, not to mention tons of retellings and adaptations. With so many variations of the classic vampire tale, many misconceptions have arisen concerning the original lore and

April 1 marks the day when pranksters come out of the woodwork for an annual joke fest. Young and old join in the fun, coming up with pranks to fool or embarrass their friends, family, and colleagues. Some Aprils Fools’ jokes have become a bit stale; others miss the mark. Some have even been known

Dentistry is a modern field of medicine. While it has always existed in one form or another, it was largely unregulated in the past, and all sorts of people devised weird and often bogus procedures and treatments for tooth care and dental problems. At one time, barbers were the de facto dentists. Some treatments did

This list aims to counter the doom and gloom which is too prevalent in the media. We take a look at 10 stories meant to lift your spirits and inspire. Of course, if you also want a dose of peculiar with your positive tales, check out the offbeat list, too. This week, we find out