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The Tragic Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2026

The Tragic Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2026

Miriam Rodríguez Dedicated Her Life To Finding Her Daughter’s Killers — And Then Was Murdered Herself

Miriam Rodríguez spent years tracking down her daughter's killers, one by one, until she was murdered on Mother's Day in 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2026

Miriam Rodríguez Dedicated Her Life To Finding Her Daughter’s Killers — And Then Was Murdered Herself

Miriam Rodríguez spent years tracking down her daughter's killers, one by one, until she was murdered on Mother's Day in 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2026

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2026

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2026

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 12, 2026

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond • March 12, 2026

Ancient Greece’s Most Secretive Cult May Have Used A Psychedelic Hallucinogen For Its Rituals

Researchers have shown that participants in the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used ergot, a rye fungus that contains a precursor to LSD.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 2, 2026

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Ancient Greece’s Most Secretive Cult May Have Used A Psychedelic Hallucinogen For Its Rituals

Researchers have shown that participants in the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used ergot, a rye fungus that contains a precursor to LSD.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 2, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2026

The Story Of Richard Wershe Jr., The 1980s Detroit Drug Lord Known As ‘White Boy Rick’

Richard Wershe Jr. uncovered the largest police corruption scandal in Detroit history when he was 15 years old. Two years later, he was sentenced to life in jail.

By Mark Oliver • Feb 26, 2026

The Story Of Richard Wershe Jr., The 1980s Detroit Drug Lord Known As ‘White Boy Rick’

Richard Wershe Jr. uncovered the largest police corruption scandal in Detroit history when he was 15 years old. Two years later, he was sentenced to life in jail.

By Mark Oliver • February 26, 2026

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Turbulent Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2026

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Turbulent Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2026

The True Story Of Frank Lucas, The Harlem Drug Lord Who Built A Heroin Empire

The kingpin who inspired "American Gangster," Frank Lucas began importing and distributing "Blue Magic" heroin in the late 1960s — and made untold millions.

By Kellen Perry • Feb 24, 2026

The True Story Of Frank Lucas, The Harlem Drug Lord Who Built A Heroin Empire

The kingpin who inspired "American Gangster," Frank Lucas began importing and distributing "Blue Magic" heroin in the late 1960s — and made untold millions.

By Kellen Perry • February 24, 2026

Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • Feb 19, 2026

Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • February 19, 2026