American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 10, 2026

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff January 10, 2026

Sabrina Harman, The Army Reservist Who Became Infamous During The Abu Ghraib Scandal

While working at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Sabrina Harman was infamously photographed with abused prisoners, including a pile of naked and hooded men.

By Genevieve Carlton Jan 8, 2026

Sabrina Harman, The Army Reservist Who Became Infamous During The Abu Ghraib Scandal

While working at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Sabrina Harman was infamously photographed with abused prisoners, including a pile of naked and hooded men.

By Genevieve Carlton January 8, 2026

The Harrowing Story Of Travis The Chimp’s Attack That Left A Woman Without A Face

Travis was a beloved animal actor and a local fixture in his Connecticut town — until he viciously attacked his owner’s friend Charla Nash in 2009 and nearly ripped her face off.

By Jessica O'Connor Jan 8, 2026

The Harrowing Story Of Travis The Chimp’s Attack That Left A Woman Without A Face

Travis was a beloved animal actor and a local fixture in his Connecticut town — until he viciously attacked his owner’s friend Charla Nash in 2009 and nearly ripped her face off.

By Jessica O'Connor January 8, 2026

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Polly Klaas, The 12-Year-Old Kidnapped From A Slumber Party

On October 1, 1993, Polly Klaas was abducted at knifepoint during a sleepover at her home in Petaluma, California. She was later found murdered.

By Ainsley Brown Jan 7, 2026

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Polly Klaas, The 12-Year-Old Kidnapped From A Slumber Party

On October 1, 1993, Polly Klaas was abducted at knifepoint during a sleepover at her home in Petaluma, California. She was later found murdered.

By Ainsley Brown January 7, 2026

Inside Ted Bundy’s Death, From His Last Words To His Execution

At 7 a.m. on January 24, 1989, Ted Bundy died via execution in the electric chair at Florida State Prison after murdering dozens of victims between 1974 and 1978.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 7, 2026

Inside Ted Bundy’s Death, From His Last Words To His Execution

At 7 a.m. on January 24, 1989, Ted Bundy died via execution in the electric chair at Florida State Prison after murdering dozens of victims between 1974 and 1978.

By Marco Margaritoff January 7, 2026

How Did John Candy Die? Inside The Beloved Comedian’s Tragic Death

After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 7, 2026

How Did John Candy Die? Inside The Beloved Comedian’s Tragic Death

After years of struggling with drug addiction and overeating, John Candy died of a heart attack on March 4, 1994.

By Marco Margaritoff January 7, 2026

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25 Haunting Photos Of Robert F. Kennedy’s Assassination During His 1968 Presidential Campaign

Robert F. Kennedy spent the moments before he was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, 1968, thanking his supporters after winning California's Democratic presidential primary.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 6, 2026

25 Haunting Photos Of Robert F. Kennedy’s Assassination During His 1968 Presidential Campaign

Robert F. Kennedy spent the moments before he was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, 1968, thanking his supporters after winning California's Democratic presidential primary.

By Kaleena Fraga January 6, 2026

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The Story Of The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, The 729-Foot Freighter That Split In Two During A Violent Storm On Lake Superior

On November 10, 1975, the 29 crew members aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald died when the freighter sank to the bottom of Lake Superior during a storm that produced 35-foot waves and wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.

By Ainsley Brown Jan 6, 2026