Expert Says Newly Released FBI Letter Is From D.B. Cooper
This post was originally published on this siteThe official investigation into D.B. Cooper by the FBI wrapped up last year, without any formal announcement of […]
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The Manson Family: Where Are They Now?
This post was originally published on this siteManson may be dead, but members of the Manson Family live on. 1 of 8 Leslie Van Houten […]
The Racist Origins Of America’s Suburbs And The Story Of The First Black Family To Move In
This post was originally published on this siteHow William Levitt birthed the American suburb — upon a foundation of racism that echoes to the present […]
The Unbelievable True Story of America’s Radium Girls
This post was originally published on this siteWhile the men wore lead aprons to protect themselves from the radiation, the women were given nothing. They […]
This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18
This post was originally published on this siteBuddha’s remains possibly unearthed, rare “living fossil” shark caught by fishermen, Earth’s oldest winemaking site found. The Actual […]
The Mystery Of The South Pole’s Only Murder
This post was originally published on this siteThe mysterious murder of Rodney Marks has gone unsolved for over 17 years and the investigation is still […]
Meet The Man Whose Double Life Inspired Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde
This post was originally published on this siteThe two-faced maniac was actually based on a real person. Papa Lima Whiskey / Wikimedia CommonsA poster for […]
5 Of The Strangest Weapons From World War II
This post was originally published on this siteWorld War II was one of the most transformative conflicts in history. And out of the desperation of […]
The Last Public Guillotine Execution Is More Recent Than You Think [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteThe last execution took place after the first Star Wars movie was released. Wikimedia Commons The execution of […]
The Story Of The Daring 1962 Alcatraz Escape And The Inmates Behind It
This post was originally published on this siteThey worked at night, using Morris’ accordion playing to hide the noise of their drilling while they widened […]
25 Photos Of The Child Laborers Who Helped Make New York What It Is Today
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 26 Lace workers. March 1924.Lewis Hine/Library of Congress 2 of 26 Women and children cut […]
25 Powerful Historical Photos With Surprising Backstories
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 26 This photo depicting the execution of Viet Cong soldier Nguyễn Văn Lém by South […]
See The Moment Hikers Discovered George Mallory’s Body On Mount Everest [VIDEO]
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Mallory went missing in 1924, and it took 75 years for anyone to find his body. [embedded […]
Pedro Lopez Murdered 300 People And Was Released From Jail For Good Behavior
This post was originally published on this siteThough he killed over 300 girls, Pedro Lopez only served 14 years in a psych hospital and was […]
Cult Leader Charles Manson In Grave Condition
This post was originally published on this siteAccording to Manson groupie Ben Gurecki, his condition is life-threatening and his body is shutting down. YouTubeCharles Manson […]
5 Popular Legends Inspired By Real-Life Horror Stories
This post was originally published on this siteHow cannibalism, torture, rape, and murder came to inspire the folklore known the world over today. Alexander Zick/Wikimedia […]
29 Shocking Photos Of Modern History’s Most Infamous Assassinations
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 30 Teenage ultranationalist Otoya Yamaguchi prepares to stab Japan Socialist Party leader Inejiro Asanuma with […]
Peter Freuchen: The Real Most Interesting Man In The World
This post was originally published on this siteIn his lifetime, Peter Freuchen traveled four continents and wrote over 30 books. YouTubePeter Freuchen The shortlist of […]
How A Presidential Vacation Contributed To Teddy Bear History
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1904, Roosevelt adopted the teddy bear as the symbol of the Republican Party. Wikimedia CommonsThe political cartoon […]
The Actual Buddha’s Remains May Have Just Been Found
This post was originally published on this siteThe two monks named in the inscription, Yunjiang and Zhiming, are said to have spent 20 years collecting […]
Surreal Photos From The Deadly Boston Molasses Disaster Of 1919
This post was originally published on this siteHow one company cut corners, got greedy, and caused the deadly Boston molasses disaster that brought the city […]
33 Rare Titanic Sinking Photos Taken Just Before And After It Happened
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 34 The Titanic sits near the dock at Belfast, Northern Ireland soon before starting its […]
The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew
This post was originally published on this siteThe ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn’t even […]
The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack
This post was originally published on this siteDuring his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in […]
16 Historic Figures You Never Knew Died In Really Bizarre Ways
This post was originally published on this siteMany of history’s most important figures have suffered strange deaths that do not seem to befit their noble […]