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How Jim Jones Became One Of The Worst Cult Leaders In History

How Jim Jones Became One Of The Worst Cult Leaders In History

Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones promised his followers a utopia. Instead, he led over 900 people to their deaths.
Who Was Mary Jayne Gold? The True Story Behind The Heiress Portrayed In Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’

Who Was Mary Jayne Gold? The True Story Behind The Heiress Portrayed In Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’

Though she had a reputation as a wealthy playgirl, Mary Jayne Gold would make her way to Marseille during World War II where she worked to smuggle thousands of people out of the country.
An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

Local experts had long suspected that the shrub concealed a tomb, and their hunch proved correct when archaeologists uncovered a kofun burial mound from the sixth century.
How Did Napoleon Die? Inside The French Emperor’s Mysterious Demise

How Did Napoleon Die? Inside The French Emperor’s Mysterious Demise

On May 5, 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the British-held island of Saint Helena. Though the cause was believed to have been stomach cancer, questions remain.
33 Stunning Photos Of The Biltmore Estate, The Largest Privately Owned Home In The U.S.

33 Stunning Photos Of The Biltmore Estate, The Largest Privately Owned Home In The U.S.

Built between 1889 and 1895, the Biltmore Estate stands as one of the most magnificent Gilded Age mansions in America.
The Tragic Story Of Philip Hamilton, The Doomed Son Of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

The Tragic Story Of Philip Hamilton, The Doomed Son Of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

Three years before Alexander Hamilton died in his infamous duel in 1804, his son Philip Hamilton died in the same way — in nearly the same location.
The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers.
Inside The Hartford Circus Fire, The Deadly Inferno That Burned Through The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus In 1944

Inside The Hartford Circus Fire, The Deadly Inferno That Burned Through The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus In 1944

The Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 stands as one of the worst disasters in Connecticut history, but it’s still debated whether the tragedy was an accident or arson.
Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.
45 Retro Images That Capture America’s Wild Love Affair With Spring Break

45 Retro Images That Capture America’s Wild Love Affair With Spring Break

Go back to a time when MTV still played music videos.
25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.