Around 1904, renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis captured a captivating image that provides a glimpse into Native American culture and spirituality. During this time, Native American...
In 1904, Ota Benga was abducted from Congo and transported to the United States, where he was put on display alongside monkeys. His tragic story uncovers...
In 1783, a child was born in Mundal Guat, Bengal, India, with two fully functional heads. The midwife attending the birth was so horrified by this...
In 1957, a significant event took place when Dorothy Counts, a 15-year-old African American student, bravely embarked on her first day at Harry Harding High School...
Researchers investigate the remains of a 15-year-old mummy named “La Doncella” who resided within the Inca Empire. They believe this young individual was selected for sacrifice...
In 1863, Jacob Miller, a Union Army soldier from the 9th Indiana Infantry, miraculously survived being shot in the head during the Civil War. He participated...
This photograph, taken around 1885 to 1886, showcases Ella Harper. Harper suffered from a highly uncommon medical condition called congenital genu recurvatum, which caused her knees...
