American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Heartbreaking Case Of Phoenix Coldon’s Disappearance — And Why Her Parents Think The Police Share Some Of The Blame

When 23-year-old Phoenix Coldon disappeared from her Missouri home in 2011, her parents put their trust in law enforcement — but the authorities' response prompted her parents to simply search themselves.

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2022

The Heartbreaking Case Of Phoenix Coldon’s Disappearance — And Why Her Parents Think The Police Share Some Of The Blame

By Marco Margaritoff May 3, 2022

The Story Of Legs Diamond, The Prohibition-Era Gangster Who Was Nearly Invincible

Bootlegger Jack "Legs" Diamond proved nearly impossible to kill as he withstood rivals like Dutch Schultz — until fate finally caught up with him and he was gunned down in 1931.

By Genevieve Carlton May 3, 2022

The Story Of Legs Diamond, The Prohibition-Era Gangster Who Was Nearly Invincible

Bootlegger Jack "Legs" Diamond proved nearly impossible to kill as he withstood rivals like Dutch Schultz — until fate finally caught up with him and he was gunned down in 1931.

By Genevieve Carlton May 3, 2022

Candy Montgomery Standing Against White Wall

The Grisly Tale Of Candy Montgomery, The Suburban Housewife Who Slaughtered Her Best Friend With An Axe

In June 1980, Candace Montgomery struck her best friend Betty Gore with a three-foot axe 41 times after having an affair with Gore’s husband — and got off scot-free.

By Marco Margaritoff May 2, 2022

The Grisly Tale Of Candy Montgomery, The Suburban Housewife Who Slaughtered Her Best Friend With An Axe

In June 1980, Candace Montgomery struck her best friend Betty Gore with a three-foot axe 41 times after having an affair with Gore’s husband — and got off scot-free.

By Marco Margaritoff May 2, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Constance Baker Motley, The First Black Woman On The Federal Bench

A groundbreaking civil rights strategist, Constance Baker Motley argued 10 landmark cases before the Supreme Court — and won nine of them.

By Genevieve Carlton May 2, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Constance Baker Motley, The First Black Woman On The Federal Bench

A groundbreaking civil rights strategist, Constance Baker Motley argued 10 landmark cases before the Supreme Court — and won nine of them.

By Genevieve Carlton May 2, 2022

44 Historic Photos Of Native Americans Brought To Life In Striking Color

As Native American tribes were increasingly wiped out at the turn of the 20th century, a few photographers were determined to preserve their history.

By All That's Interesting Apr 29, 2022

44 Historic Photos Of Native Americans Brought To Life In Striking Color

As Native American tribes were increasingly wiped out at the turn of the 20th century, a few photographers were determined to preserve their history.

By All That's Interesting April 29, 2022

Inside Branson Perry’s Disappearance And The Eerie Story Behind It

On April 11, 2001, 20-year-old Branson Perry vanished from outside his own home in Skidmore, Missouri. Two years after his disappearance, a sickening clue emerged.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 28, 2022

Inside Branson Perry’s Disappearance And The Eerie Story Behind It

On April 11, 2001, 20-year-old Branson Perry vanished from outside his own home in Skidmore, Missouri. Two years after his disappearance, a sickening clue emerged.

By Marco Margaritoff April 28, 2022

Patricia Kennealy Morrison With Jim Morrison

The Story Of Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, The Rock Critic Who Claimed That She Married Jim Morrison

Patricia Kennealy-Morrison famously said that she and Jim Morrison were wed in June 1970 during a Celtic handfasting ceremony — where they drank each other’s blood.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Apr 28, 2022

The Story Of Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, The Rock Critic Who Claimed That She Married Jim Morrison

Patricia Kennealy-Morrison famously said that she and Jim Morrison were wed in June 1970 during a Celtic handfasting ceremony — where they drank each other’s blood.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo April 28, 2022

Meet Robert Ressler, The First FBI Profiler And The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Serial Killer’

The inspiration for Bill Tench on Mindhunter, Robert Ressler interviewed dozens of murderers during his career with the FBI and came up with the very first serial killer profiles.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 28, 2022

Meet Robert Ressler, The First FBI Profiler And The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Serial Killer’

The inspiration for Bill Tench on Mindhunter, Robert Ressler interviewed dozens of murderers during his career with the FBI and came up with the very first serial killer profiles.

By Genevieve Carlton April 28, 2022

The Grisly Story Of The ‘Speed Freak Killers’ Who Terrorized California For Two Decades

‘Speed killers’ Loren Herzog and Gary Shermantine were hard-partying methamphetamine users who are suspected of slaughtering as many as 72 people in San Joaquin County in the 1980s and '90s.

By Jessica O'Connor Apr 27, 2022

The Grisly Story Of The ‘Speed Freak Killers’ Who Terrorized California For Two Decades

‘Speed killers’ Loren Herzog and Gary Shermantine were hard-partying methamphetamine users who are suspected of slaughtering as many as 72 people in San Joaquin County in the 1980s and '90s.

By Jessica O'Connor April 27, 2022