American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Perry Smith, The Man Who Inspired History’s Most Famous True Crime Book After Murdering An Entire Family

In the chilling story that inspired Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, Perry Smith and his accomplice Richard Hickock murdered the Clutter family inside their home in Holcomb, Kansas in November 1959.

By Neil Patmore Apr 5, 2023

Perry Smith, The Man Who Inspired History’s Most Famous True Crime Book After Murdering An Entire Family

In the chilling story that inspired Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, Perry Smith and his accomplice Richard Hickock murdered the Clutter family inside their home in Holcomb, Kansas in November 1959.

By Neil Patmore April 5, 2023

The Sinister Legend Of La Lechuza, The Witch-Owl Monster Of The Rio Grande Valley And Northern Mexico

According to centuries-old folklore, La Lechuza has the face of an old woman atop the body of an owl and she preys on drunk men and children in the dead of night.

By Austin Harvey Apr 5, 2023

The Sinister Legend Of La Lechuza, The Witch-Owl Monster Of The Rio Grande Valley And Northern Mexico

According to centuries-old folklore, La Lechuza has the face of an old woman atop the body of an owl and she preys on drunk men and children in the dead of night.

By Austin Harvey April 5, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore Apr 4, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore April 4, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Ira Einhorn, The Environmental Activist Who Murdered And ‘Composted’ His Girlfriend

Ira Einhorn was one of the most iconic counterculture figures of Philadelphia — until he killed his girlfriend Holly Maddux in 1977 and went on the run for nearly two decades.

By Neil Patmore Apr 3, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Ira Einhorn, The Environmental Activist Who Murdered And ‘Composted’ His Girlfriend

Ira Einhorn was one of the most iconic counterculture figures of Philadelphia — until he killed his girlfriend Holly Maddux in 1977 and went on the run for nearly two decades.

By Neil Patmore April 3, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Bob Crane, The ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star Who Was Beat To Death In 1978

Actor Bob Crane was savagely bludgeoned to death in Scottsdale, Arizona, just two weeks before his 50th birthday — and the murder remains unsolved to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 2, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Bob Crane, The ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star Who Was Beat To Death In 1978

Actor Bob Crane was savagely bludgeoned to death in Scottsdale, Arizona, just two weeks before his 50th birthday — and the murder remains unsolved to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff April 2, 2023

The Bizarre Legend Of Belsnickel, The Centuries-Old Christmas Figure From German Folklore

Still celebrated by the descendants of German immigrants in America today, Belsnickel is a menacing character who bears some similarities to Santa Claus — but has a violent approach all his own.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 1, 2023

The Bizarre Legend Of Belsnickel, The Centuries-Old Christmas Figure From German Folklore

Still celebrated by the descendants of German immigrants in America today, Belsnickel is a menacing character who bears some similarities to Santa Claus — but has a violent approach all his own.

By Kaleena Fraga April 1, 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 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 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

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

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