Modern History

An artist’s impression of SpaceX’s batch of 60 Starlink communication satellites in low-Earth orbit. The satellites are not to-scale and are enlarged.

The 30,000 Pieces of Space Debris in Our Orbit Are Causing Multiple Problems

Chris Gorrie · March 2, 2024

A statue of William Wallace.

What Do We Know About the Real ‘Braveheart’ William Wallace?

Georgia McKoy · February 29, 2024

A grayscale image of a multiple men working on a nuclear reactor

These Events Could Have Changed WWII and All of Modern History

Alyssa Miller · February 28, 2024

Black-and-white photo of Vladimir Lenin speaking to a large crowd in Moscow from a large wooden podium on May 5, 1920. A red line leads to a red circle around an enlarged portrait photo of Lenin’s head.

Modern Day Russia Has Forgotten About the USSR's Founder

Chris Gorrie · February 28, 2024

Diana Serra Cary, Judy Garland, and Shirley Temple in black-and-white photographs in a row.

Uncovering Hollywood's Greatest Child Stars Who Lost All Their Money Before They Could Even Spend It

Julia Mehalko · February 28, 2024

A photo taken of members of the Long Range Desert Group.

Explore the Facts Behind This Critical Unit from World War II

Alec Donaldson · February 25, 2024

Colorized photo of Russian anti-riflemen during the Battle of Kursk during World War II.

The Critical Mistakes Germany Made in WW2

Julia Mehalko · February 25, 2024

Winston Churchill makes the peace sign and smiles to a crowd in England

How Winston Churchill Handled His Darkest Period

Lauren Fokas · February 25, 2024

A statue of Christopher Columbus, which was toppled by protesters, is loaded onto a truck on the grounds of the State Capitol in Minnesota

The Argument for Removing Historic Statues and Landmarks

Lauren Fokas · February 18, 2024

A detailed, color-enhanced historical map created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502 depicting the Italian city of Imola. The map shows a bird's-eye view of the walled city with streets, structures, and the surrounding landscape, including the river

Leonardo da Vinci Made a Satellite Map in 1502

Talia Sankari · February 17, 2024

Photograph of the Saentis steamship, known as the “Titanic of the Alps” sinking on Lake Constance in 1933

The "Titanic of the Alps" Just Resurfaced after Being Lost for 90 Years

Lauren Fokas · February 14, 2024

People gather around a wooden box holding the remains of a 7th-century Avar warrior.

Spectacularly Rare 7th Century Warrior Uncovered by Archeologists

Chris Gorrie · February 13, 2024

Baby Jessica held by the President of the United States.

Baby Jessica Stopped Hearts When She Fell into a Well in 1987, This Is Her Now

Past Chronicles Staff · February 13, 2024

A red table displaying various Roman gems, coins and artifacts of varying sizes and color

British Museum Will Display Stolen Items to Explore Forgotten Gemstones Through History

Georgia McKoy · February 13, 2024

A community cemetery at Taos Pueblo in Taos, New Mexico, which has been home to Native-Americans for more than one thousand years

Native American Boys Died 130 Years Ago at a Boarding School, the Tribe Is Now Suing for the Remains

Lauren Fokas · February 12, 2024

Donald Trump in a black suit with a red tie standing in front of an American flag

Does the 14th Amendment Prevent Trump From Running for Office?

Alyssa Miller · February 8, 2024

Old photograph of Robert Maudsley wearing a blue prison shirt/A close-up photograph of Robert Maudsley from within the prison

Britain's Most Dangerous Serial Killer Was Imprisoned at 21 Years Old, Now He Will Die in 'Monster Mansion'

Ben Campbell · February 7, 2024

A classic portrait of Nostradamus, featuring a man with a full beard and a sharp gaze. He wears a black garment with a white collar, and the portrait is encircled by a decorative frame

'Prophet of Doom' Strikes Again - Another Nostradamus Prediction Has Already Come True in 2024

Georgia Mckoy · February 7, 2024

Escobar and son at the White House

That Time Pablo Escobar Was in Front of the White House

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Mae Capone and her son, Sonny

Who Was Mae Capone, aka Mae Coughlin?

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Escobar and son at the White House

That Time Pablo Escobar Was in Front of the White House

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Mae Capone and her son, Sonny

Who Was Mae Capone, aka Mae Coughlin?

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848, first published 1880. Taken by W.S. Hartshorn, Providence, Rhode Island, November, 1848

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848, first published 1880. Taken by W.S. Hartshorn, Providence, Rhode Island, November, 1848

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024