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The history of the US presidency is littered with tales of extra-marital affairs and allegations of corruption. Jonathan ...

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump battle it out for the US presidency, Rob Attar looks back through American history to offer ...

From narrowly avoiding being eaten by his father as a baby to seducing mortal women as a swan or a bull, there were some ...

How well do you know these hirsute figures from history? It’s November, a month where many grow moustaches in aid of men’s ...

Explore chilling stories told across the centuries, from medieval hauntings to Victorian messages from the dead… ...

Each year, 31 October is a day to celebrate all things that go bump in the night. But where do our Halloween traditions come ...

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