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In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know Exactly What Happened

In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know Exactly What Happened

Genevieve Carlton
3 days ago
For decades, detectives have worked to solve the mystery of the lost Martin family, and while it's possible they simply veered off of a cliff during their drive, some suspect they were murdered.
Inside Ellis Island Hospital, The Medical Facility That Once Treated Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hopeful Immigrants

Inside Ellis Island Hospital, The Medical Facility That Once Treated Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hopeful Immigrants

Genevieve Carlton
5 days ago
Ellis Island Hospital operated between 1892 and 1951, treating some 275,000 newly arrived immigrants to the United States, but this historic facility sits abandoned today.
Leslie Howard, The ‘Gone With The Wind’ Star Who May Have Been A British Secret Agent

Leslie Howard, The ‘Gone With The Wind’ Star Who May Have Been A British Secret Agent

Genevieve Carlton
6 days ago
A popular British actor, Leslie Howard died after his plane was shot down by the Nazis in 1943 — and some believe that he was specifically targeted due to his alleged covert activities during World War II.
The Sad Story Behind The Death Of Babe Ruth, The Baseball Legend Who Died At Just 53

The Sad Story Behind The Death Of Babe Ruth, The Baseball Legend Who Died At Just 53

Genevieve Carlton
6 days ago
Babe Ruth died in 1948 after he'd been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer known as nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

Genevieve Carlton
2 weeks ago
On October 29, 1929, investors lost more than $25 billion during the Black Tuesday stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt.
Frederick Fleet, The <em>Titanic</em> Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Frederick Fleet, The Titanic Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Genevieve Carlton
2 weeks ago
Frederick Fleet quickly raised the alarm after spotting an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, but it was too late for the Titanic to avoid a catastrophic collision.
The Story Of Valentina Vassilyev, The 18th-Century Russian Woman Who Reportedly Gave Birth To 69 Children

The Story Of Valentina Vassilyev, The 18th-Century Russian Woman Who Reportedly Gave Birth To 69 Children

Genevieve Carlton
2 weeks ago
Valentina Vassilyev holds the world record for "Most Prolific Mother" as she allegedly gave birth 27 times to 69 children between 1725 and 1765.
The Harrowing Story Of The Jamestown Massacre, When Hundreds Of Colonists Were Killed By Native Americans

The Harrowing Story Of The Jamestown Massacre, When Hundreds Of Colonists Were Killed By Native Americans

Genevieve Carlton
3 weeks ago
The Jamestown Massacre took place in March 1622 and was led by Powhatan Native Americans who hoped to prevent the English colonists from settling permanently in Virginia.
Iran Air Flight 655, The Civilian Plane Shot Down By An American Warship In 1988

Iran Air Flight 655, The Civilian Plane Shot Down By An American Warship In 1988

Genevieve Carlton
3 weeks ago
Iran Air Flight 655 was shot down by the USS Vincennes over the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War, killing all 290 people onboard.
Fred Noonan, The Navigator Who Vanished Alongside Amelia Earhart

Fred Noonan, The Navigator Who Vanished Alongside Amelia Earhart

Genevieve Carlton
last month
Fred Noonan was flying with Amelia Earhart when they vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 — and some think that their disappearance was his fault.