Flipboard History

Emmett Kelly is famous for being the original tramp clown—but few know about the brutal betrayal that tore his family apart.

More people need to know about Hiroo Onoda, the soldier who didn’t believe WWII was over—and refused to surrender for nearly 30 years.

Out of place artifacts are artifacts found in unusual contexts, without a logical explanation for why they're there. But what's the truth?

Originally released in the 80s, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” has become a yuletide classic—but there’s a disturbing reason why some have spoken out against the charitable anthem.

Duct tape is one of the best inventions to come out of WWII, but few people know the bizarre story behind its name.

The Regency was an era of extreme glitz and glamour for the upper echelons of society—and poverty and crisis for everyone else.

Isabella of France began her life as an innocent French maid, and ended it as one of the most ruthless monarchs England ever saw.

In 2014, newly discovered documents finally uncovered the shocking truth about the bizarre disappearance of Glenn Miller.

When heiress Patty Hearst was abducted in 1974, the world was stunned—but then a shocking twist made the story even more chilling.

On October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, stock prices crashed, triggering a financial panic. The resulting Great Depression thrust millions into an economic struggle marked by severe unemployment, dramatic drops in incomes, and widespread shortages of necessities. But how did they survive all that?

Throughout history, single days and key moments have reshaped the world, leaving indelible marks on our collective consciousness. From the tragic assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the awe-inspiring Apollo 11 moon landing. these are the moments that changed the course of history.

Thanksgiving traditions have remained fairly untouched for centuries. But as the modern world prevails, the harvest holiday has taken a dark turn and new traditions are spouting grim consequences.