american history

The Disturbing Crimes Of Dale Hausner, The Phoenix ‘Serial Shooter’ Who Killed At Random

From 2005 to 2006, Dale Hausner killed eight people and injured 19 in drive-by shootings alongside his partner-in-crime Samuel Dietman.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 23, 2023

The Disturbing Crimes Of Dale Hausner, The Phoenix ‘Serial Shooter’ Who Killed At Random

From 2005 to 2006, Dale Hausner killed eight people and injured 19 in drive-by shootings alongside his partner-in-crime Samuel Dietman.

By Austin Harvey • August 23, 2023

The Life And Death Of David Barksdale, The Founder Of Chicago’s Black Disciples

Once a feared gang leader, “King David” Barksdale eventually pivoted to anti-violence activism and became an influential force in the American civil rights movement.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 22, 2023

The Life And Death Of David Barksdale, The Founder Of Chicago’s Black Disciples

Once a feared gang leader, “King David” Barksdale eventually pivoted to anti-violence activism and became an influential force in the American civil rights movement.

By Amber Morgan • August 22, 2023

The Sad Story Of The Original Shamu, The Captive Orca At The Start Of SeaWorld’s Legacy Of Abuse

SeaWorld's first Shamu was captured in 1965 and forced to perform at their San Diego park for six years before she died prematurely in the wake of cruel and abusive treatment.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2023

The Sad Story Of The Original Shamu, The Captive Orca At The Start Of SeaWorld’s Legacy Of Abuse

SeaWorld's first Shamu was captured in 1965 and forced to perform at their San Diego park for six years before she died prematurely in the wake of cruel and abusive treatment.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2023

Inside The 400-Year-Old Mystery Of What Caused The Salem Witch Trials

For 300 years, the causes of the Salem witch trials have been hotly debated. Some blame boredom and teenage angst while others blame a hallucinogenic fungus.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Aug 20, 2023

Inside The 400-Year-Old Mystery Of What Caused The Salem Witch Trials

For 300 years, the causes of the Salem witch trials have been hotly debated. Some blame boredom and teenage angst while others blame a hallucinogenic fungus.

By Jaclyn Anglis • August 20, 2023

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • Aug 20, 2023

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe," a.k.a. Ronald Hunkeler, in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • August 20, 2023

The Osage Indian Murders: Inside The Greed-Fueled Killing Spree That Targeted Rich Native Americans

Thanks to oil deposits found on their land, the Osage Native Americans became some of the wealthiest people in the United States by the 1920s — which put an enormous target on their backs.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 20, 2023

The Osage Indian Murders: Inside The Greed-Fueled Killing Spree That Targeted Rich Native Americans

Thanks to oil deposits found on their land, the Osage Native Americans became some of the wealthiest people in the United States by the 1920s — which put an enormous target on their backs.

By Gina Dimuro • August 20, 2023

Diane Downs Tried To Murder Her Own Children — Then Blamed It On A Carjacking

In May 1983, Diane Downs shot her three children before shooting herself in the arm to stage being attacked by a carjacker, but her plot failed when two of her children survived.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 19, 2023

Diane Downs Tried To Murder Her Own Children — Then Blamed It On A Carjacking

In May 1983, Diane Downs shot her three children before shooting herself in the arm to stage being attacked by a carjacker, but her plot failed when two of her children survived.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 19, 2023

Jared Lee Loughner, The Twisted Murderer Behind The 2011 Tucson Shooting

In 2011, a 22-year-old conspiracy theorist named Jared Lee Loughner set out to assassinate Rep. Gabby Giffords — and ended up shooting 19 innocent people, leaving six dead.

By Rivy Lyon • Aug 16, 2023

Jared Lee Loughner, The Twisted Murderer Behind The 2011 Tucson Shooting

In 2011, a 22-year-old conspiracy theorist named Jared Lee Loughner set out to assassinate Rep. Gabby Giffords — and ended up shooting 19 innocent people, leaving six dead.

By Rivy Lyon • August 16, 2023

Brian Brown-Easley, The Former U.S. Marine Who Was Killed While Holding A Bank Hostage

When Brian Brown-Easley's monthly disability checks suddenly stopped in 2017, he made the desperate decision to hold up a bank to demand the money.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 15, 2023

Brian Brown-Easley, The Former U.S. Marine Who Was Killed While Holding A Bank Hostage

When Brian Brown-Easley's monthly disability checks suddenly stopped in 2017, he made the desperate decision to hold up a bank to demand the money.

By Amber Morgan • August 15, 2023

Inside The U.S. Military’s ‘Doomsday Plane,’ A Mobile Command Center That’s Always Standing By In Case Of Nuclear War

The Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post, more commonly called the "doomsday plane," was constructed during the Cold War as a nuclear contingency plan.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 14, 2023

Inside The U.S. Military’s ‘Doomsday Plane,’ A Mobile Command Center That’s Always Standing By In Case Of Nuclear War

The Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post, more commonly called the "doomsday plane," was constructed during the Cold War as a nuclear contingency plan.

By Austin Harvey • August 14, 2023