american history

The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 31, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 31, 2023

Is Richard Glossip The Most Wrongly Convicted Person Currently Sitting On Death Row?

Although there was virtually no evidence against him, Richard Glossip was given the death penalty for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese — and he was convicted based on the murderer's word alone.

By William DeLong • Mar 31, 2023

Is Richard Glossip The Most Wrongly Convicted Person Currently Sitting On Death Row?

Although there was virtually no evidence against him, Richard Glossip was given the death penalty for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese — and he was convicted based on the murderer's word alone.

By William DeLong • March 31, 2023

The Secret Life Of John Connolly, The Boston FBI Agent Who Partnered With Infamous Mob Boss Whitey Bulger

For 20 years, FBI agent John Connolly covertly worked with gangster Whitey Bulger, offering him protection from prosecution in exchange for information about rival mobs in the city.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 29, 2023

The Secret Life Of John Connolly, The Boston FBI Agent Who Partnered With Infamous Mob Boss Whitey Bulger

For 20 years, FBI agent John Connolly covertly worked with gangster Whitey Bulger, offering him protection from prosecution in exchange for information about rival mobs in the city.

By Neil Patmore • March 29, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Pueblo Revolt, The ‘First American Revolution’ That Forced The Spanish Out Of New Mexico

In 1680, a medicine man named Po'pay led the most successful Native uprising in American history, running Spanish colonizers off of Pueblo lands for 12 years.

By Kendrick Foster • Mar 26, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Pueblo Revolt, The ‘First American Revolution’ That Forced The Spanish Out Of New Mexico

In 1680, a medicine man named Po'pay led the most successful Native uprising in American history, running Spanish colonizers off of Pueblo lands for 12 years.

By Kendrick Foster • March 26, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2023

The Ghostly Legends Of Crybaby Bridges, Where The Wails Of Murdered Infants Rise From The Waters Below

From Anderson, South Carolina to Monmouth, Illinois, crybaby bridges across America are said to be haunted by the newborns who were supposedly murdered there.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 25, 2023

The Ghostly Legends Of Crybaby Bridges, Where The Wails Of Murdered Infants Rise From The Waters Below

From Anderson, South Carolina to Monmouth, Illinois, crybaby bridges across America are said to be haunted by the newborns who were supposedly murdered there.

By Neil Patmore • March 25, 2023

The Heartbreaking Death Of Quiet Riot Guitarist Randy Rhoads

A friend and inspiration to Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads died in a shocking crash when his plane clipped a tour bus on March 19, 1982.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 24, 2023

The Heartbreaking Death Of Quiet Riot Guitarist Randy Rhoads

A friend and inspiration to Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads died in a shocking crash when his plane clipped a tour bus on March 19, 1982.

By Austin Harvey • March 24, 2023

The Story Of Bobbi Parker, The Prison Warden’s Wife Who Helped An Inmate Escape — Then Lived With Him For 10 Years

Bobbi Parker was allegedly held hostage by convicted murderer Randolph Dial after helping him escape the Oklahoma State Reformatory in 1994, but some in law enforcement believed they were truly in love.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 23, 2023

The Story Of Bobbi Parker, The Prison Warden’s Wife Who Helped An Inmate Escape — Then Lived With Him For 10 Years

Bobbi Parker was allegedly held hostage by convicted murderer Randolph Dial after helping him escape the Oklahoma State Reformatory in 1994, but some in law enforcement believed they were truly in love.

By Neil Patmore • March 23, 2023

Inside The 1904 Olympic Marathon So Disastrous That The Sport Was Nearly Banned

Less than half of the racers in the 1904 Olympic marathon finished the notoriously perilous race — and only after the winner was dragged across the finish line.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 22, 2023

Inside The 1904 Olympic Marathon So Disastrous That The Sport Was Nearly Banned

Less than half of the racers in the 1904 Olympic marathon finished the notoriously perilous race — and only after the winner was dragged across the finish line.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 22, 2023

How Joey Merlino Became The ‘John Gotti Of Philadelphia’ — And Why Many Believe He Still Is

Flamboyant gangster "Skinny Joey" Merlino took over virtually all organized crime in Philadelphia after the city’s bloody mob wars in the 1990s — but after a pair of recent convictions, he claims to be reformed.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 21, 2023

How Joey Merlino Became The ‘John Gotti Of Philadelphia’ — And Why Many Believe He Still Is

Flamboyant gangster "Skinny Joey" Merlino took over virtually all organized crime in Philadelphia after the city’s bloody mob wars in the 1990s — but after a pair of recent convictions, he claims to be reformed.

By Neil Patmore • March 21, 2023