Category: Stories

The relationship between Angelica Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton was certainly flirty in the letters they exchanged, but how far did it actually go?

The post The True Story Of Angelica Schuyler Church, Alexander Hamilton’s Beloved Sister-In-Law appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: Natasha Ishak

Cold War-era victims of Stalin unearthed, chest of Nazi silver found, medieval Virgin Mary statue accidentally uncovered.

The post This Week In History News, Jun. 28 – Jul. 4 appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: All That’s Interesting

Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles’ scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever.

The post How Congressman Daniel Sickles Admitted To Killing His Wife’s Lover And Got Away With It appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: Genevieve Carlton

Until this study, it was believed that the last member of the Beothuk died in 1829.

The post Unsuspecting Tennessee Man Turns Out To Be Living Descendant Of ‘Extinct’ Indigenous Group appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: Natasha Ishak

10 million Congolese were killed and millions more enslaved and mutilated during King Leopold II’s brutal reign. Now, King Philippe is the first member of the royal family to acknowledge the atrocities.

The post Belgium’s King Finally Acknowledges His Country’s Slaughter Of 10 Million Congolese — But Doesn’t Apologize appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: Marco Margaritoff

Robert Nelson had no professional background or even a college degree, yet he found himself at the center of a nascent scientific movement — and then things got messy.

The post How A TV Repairman, A Mortician, And A Ragtag Crew Of Futurists Cryonically Froze The First Man appeared first on All That’s Interesting.

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Author: Marco Margaritoff