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The Stormy Life Of Doris Duke, The Billionaire Heiress Who Left Her Butler In Control Of Her Estate

The Stormy Life Of Doris Duke, The Billionaire Heiress Who Left Her Butler In Control Of Her Estate

Genevieve Carlton
last month
While Doris Duke spent her life trying to avoid publicity, the media was drawn to her vast fortune, rocky marriages, illicit affairs, and the dramatic legal battle that followed her death.
17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

Genevieve Carlton
last month
During an exhibition game in April 1931, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth then Lou Gehrig, but some believe that her performance was a publicity stunt.
Kathleen Cavendish, John F. Kennedy’s Beloved Sister Who Died At The Age Of 28

Kathleen Cavendish, John F. Kennedy’s Beloved Sister Who Died At The Age Of 28

Genevieve Carlton
last month
The fourth of the Kennedy siblings, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy Cavendish died tragically in a 1948 plane crash while flying to France in hopes of getting her father's blessing for her upcoming wedding.
The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

Genevieve Carlton
last month
A popular actor from the silent film era, Ramon Novarro was murdered in 1968 by two brothers that he'd hired as escorts.
Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

Genevieve Carlton
last month
While stationed in Budapest, Raoul Wallenberg did whatever he could to save Hungarian Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust — but he tragically disappeared just as World War II was coming to an end.
The Remarkable Story Of Clementine Churchill, The Formidable Wife Of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

The Remarkable Story Of Clementine Churchill, The Formidable Wife Of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Genevieve Carlton
2 months ago
Winston and Clementine Churchill were married for 56 years, during which she supported her powerful husband through countless personal and political challenges.
J. Marion Sims, The Pioneering Doctor Who Exploited Human Subjects

J. Marion Sims, The Pioneering Doctor Who Exploited Human Subjects

Genevieve Carlton
2 months ago
Known as the "father of modern gynecology," J. Marion Sims pioneered multiple techniques and instruments — but his exploitation of enslaved women as test subjects in 1840s Alabama remains controversial to this day.
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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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.