aliens
Who Were the Mysterious Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia?
Tales of strange, nocturnal people haunt the region—and so do theories about who they were, from a lost Welsh "tribe" to aliens.
Articles by Hadley Meares
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Stories
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military history
How Gremlins Went From Fairy Stories to Warplanes to Hollywood Legend
Meet these slippery, mischievous reflections of our anxieties about technology.
mystery
The Dramatic Life and Mysterious Death of Theodosia Burr
The fate of Aaron Burr's daughter remains a topic of contention.
objects of intrigue
Dozens of Mysterious 'Reserve Heads' Were Sealed in Ancient Egyptian Tombs
Over 30 have been found, but their function is unclear.
music
Need a Last-Minute Mariachi Band in L.A.? Go to This Plaza
Boyle Heights has long been a gathering place for gig-ready Mexican musicians.
spies
The Brilliant MI6 Spy Who Perfected the Art of the 'Honey Trap'
During WWII, Betty Pack used seduction to acquire enemy naval codes.
saints
The Medieval Prophetess Who Used Her Visions to Criticize the Church
Hildegard of Bingen fought the patriarchy from her cloister.
mountains
At This Lost Alpine Resort, You Could Ski Among California's Orange Groves
Why choose a winter or summer vacation when you could have both at once?
features
Russia’s Centuries-Old Bride-Shows Were the Original Version of ‘The Bachelor'
Tsars need love, too.
crime and punishment
Meet ‘Deadshot Mary,’ a 1930s Undercover Cop Superstar
How one NYC policewoman became a media sensation.
royalty
Why the Last Words of Anne Boleyn Remain a Mystery
What she said depends on who's telling the story.
collections
The Peculiar History of Celebrity Dolls
How a commemorative doll of Karl Lagerfeld is related to the Venus of Willendorf.
animals
In Search of Ambergris, a Highly Prized Slurry of Squid Beaks and Whale Feces
Also known as the secret ingredient in Chanel No. 5.
victorian
When Sipping Tea Was A Socially Ruinous Act
There's a revolution brewing in that pot of Earl Grey.
aviation
The Daredevil Gal Pals Who Conquered the Sky
Harriet Quimby and Matilde Moisant were best friends and the first women licensed as pilots in the United States.
secret society
Uncloaking the Origins of Collegiate Secret Societies
pirates
How Two 18th-Century Lady Pirates Became BFFs on the High Seas
Mary Read and Anne Bonny were the most feared pirate queens in the Caribbean.
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