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The Story Of David Berkowitz And The ‘Son Of Sam’ Killing Spree That Paralyzed New York

The Story Of David Berkowitz And The ‘Son Of Sam’ Killing Spree That Paralyzed New York

From July 1976 to August 1977, David Berkowitz roamed the streets of New York, where he shot six people at random in what's known as the "Son of Sam" killings.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Mysterious 1959 Tragedy That Left 9 Dead

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Mysterious 1959 Tragedy That Left 9 Dead

With theories ranging from an avalanche to katabatic wind, researchers may have finally solved the Dyatlov Pass Incident that left nine Soviet hikers dead in February 1959.
Inside The Theory That Jack The Ripper Was A 19th-Century Cotton Merchant Named James Maybrick

Inside The Theory That Jack The Ripper Was A 19th-Century Cotton Merchant Named James Maybrick

A diary allegedly written by James Maybrick not only reveals that its author was Jack the Ripper, but contains grisly details of the Ripper murders that only the killer would know.
Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Even after 2,200 years, the mummy of ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui a.k.a. Lady Dai remains so well-preserved that there's hair on her head and blood in her veins.
Who Were The Pilgrims? This Is The Story You Didn’t Learn In School

Who Were The Pilgrims? This Is The Story You Didn’t Learn In School

From religious extremism to child abuse to their brutal treatment of the Native Americans, the Pilgrims who built the Plymouth Colony were far more ruthless than you realized.
Exploring The Allegedly Grisly Meaning Behind ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’

Exploring The Allegedly Grisly Meaning Behind ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’

The English nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down" seems innocent on the surface, but some scholars believe it's a reference to immurement — the medieval punishment where a person is locked inside a room until they died.
What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.
Inside The Body Farms Where Human Corpses Are Left Out To Decay

Inside The Body Farms Where Human Corpses Are Left Out To Decay

First devised at the University of Tennessee, body farms have become invaluable research facilities for everyone from scientists to law enforcement officials.
The Night Witches: The All-Female World War II Squadron That Terrified The Nazis

The Night Witches: The All-Female World War II Squadron That Terrified The Nazis

The all-female members of the Soviet's 588th Night Bomber Regiment painted their planes with flowers and attacked Nazi forces across the Eastern Front.
33 Photos That Show Why The Stanley Hotel Is One Of The Creepiest Places On Earth

33 Photos That Show Why The Stanley Hotel Is One Of The Creepiest Places On Earth

Take a peek inside Stanley Hotel, the haunted Colorado resort that inspired Stephen King's The Shining — if you dare.
The Story Of Ted Bundy, ‘The Very Definition Of Heartless Evil’

The Story Of Ted Bundy, ‘The Very Definition Of Heartless Evil’

Ted Bundy described himself as "the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you'll ever meet." His crimes certainly prove that statement true.