american history

Inside The Mysterious Circumstances Surrounding The Disappearance Of The USS Scorpion

The USS Scorpion vanished 400 miles southwest of the Azores on May 22, 1968. Then, the Navy kept key information from the missing crew's family members for years.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 25, 2023

Inside The Mysterious Circumstances Surrounding The Disappearance Of The USS Scorpion

The USS Scorpion vanished 400 miles southwest of the Azores on May 22, 1968. Then, the Navy kept key information from the missing crew's family members for years.

By Austin Harvey • September 25, 2023

What’s The Truth Behind The Infamous Philadelphia Experiment?

In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen?

By Katie Serena • Sep 24, 2023

What’s The Truth Behind The Infamous Philadelphia Experiment?

In October of 1943, a U.S. Navy destroyer was supposedly turned invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk. But did it really happen?

By Katie Serena • September 24, 2023

How Did Kobe Bryant Die? Inside His Fatal Helicopter Crash

Go inside the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, the former NBA basketball star who perished in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Los Angeles in 2020.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2023

How Did Kobe Bryant Die? Inside His Fatal Helicopter Crash

Go inside the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, the former NBA basketball star who perished in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Los Angeles in 2020.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2023

33 Stunning Photos That Capture The Golden Age Of Supermodels

In the early 1990s, supermodels like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell skyrocketed to fame — but they soon became notorious for their attitudes.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 20, 2023

33 Stunning Photos That Capture The Golden Age Of Supermodels

In the early 1990s, supermodels like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell skyrocketed to fame — but they soon became notorious for their attitudes.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 20, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2023

Inside The Notorious Affair Of Maria Reynolds And Alexander Hamilton

Starting in 1791, Alexander Hamilton had a year-long affair with Maria Reynolds. Five years later, he published "The Reynolds Pamphlet," detailing how she and her husband had extorted him.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 17, 2023

Inside The Notorious Affair Of Maria Reynolds And Alexander Hamilton

Starting in 1791, Alexander Hamilton had a year-long affair with Maria Reynolds. Five years later, he published "The Reynolds Pamphlet," detailing how she and her husband had extorted him.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 17, 2023

11 True Ghost Stories, From The ‘Shining’ Hotel To ‘The Amityville Horror’

From the true story behind The Conjuring to the murders that inspired The Amityville Horror, these real ghost stories might make even the skeptics believe in the paranormal.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 16, 2023

11 True Ghost Stories, From The ‘Shining’ Hotel To ‘The Amityville Horror’

From the true story behind The Conjuring to the murders that inspired The Amityville Horror, these real ghost stories might make even the skeptics believe in the paranormal.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 16, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 16, 2023

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.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 16, 2023

Meet Griselda Blanco, The ‘Queen Of Cocaine’ Who Ruled Her Drug Empire With An Iron Fist

Discover the real story of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug trafficker known as the "Cocaine Godmother" who ruled the Miami underworld in the 1970s and '80s.

By Daniel Rennie • Sep 15, 2023

Meet Griselda Blanco, The ‘Queen Of Cocaine’ Who Ruled Her Drug Empire With An Iron Fist

Discover the real story of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug trafficker known as the "Cocaine Godmother" who ruled the Miami underworld in the 1970s and '80s.

By Daniel Rennie • September 15, 2023