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The Titanic's sinking claimed over 1,500 lives. There were well-known people among the casualties.
For centuries, we've been fascinated by bizarre and macabre deaths, especially when they involve famous historical figures.
On April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew members. Also, on this ...
An elephant who once had an infamous owner has died of old age ... and museums which teach visitors about African history and culture. Escobar built a Spanish colonial house, sculpture park ...
The world said goodbye last month to someone who made history as the first Black ... Here is a roll call of some influential figures who have died in the first two months of this year (cause ...
Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have become the first royals to confirm their attendance for the funeral of Pope ...
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the Church closer to the people.
Fisher signed his first of nearly 20 one-year contracts as the team's official photographer in 1985-86. He won his first ...
I never met him because, in 1973 at the age of 56, Kenneth died ... marginalised people – people who, at the time in which he was writing, were too often excluded from dominant historical ...