American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

How Richard Ramirez’s Teeth Finally Brought An End To His Murderous Reign of Terror

Between 1984 and 1985, the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez killed at least 13 people across California and attacked many more — and the survivors all remembered his rotten teeth.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 15, 2022

How Richard Ramirez’s Teeth Finally Brought An End To His Murderous Reign of Terror

Between 1984 and 1985, the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez killed at least 13 people across California and attacked many more — and the survivors all remembered his rotten teeth.

By Kaleena Fraga April 15, 2022

Vincent Gigante, The ‘Oddfather’ Mob Boss Who Pretended To Be Crazy

For nearly 30 years, Genovese crime boss Vincent Gigante pretended to be mentally ill to avoid prison. And it almost worked.

By Carly Silver Apr 15, 2022

Vincent Gigante, The ‘Oddfather’ Mob Boss Who Pretended To Be Crazy

For nearly 30 years, Genovese crime boss Vincent Gigante pretended to be mentally ill to avoid prison. And it almost worked.

By Carly Silver April 15, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly Apr 14, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly April 14, 2022

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 12, 2022

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton April 12, 2022

How Tupac’s Mother Afeni Shakur Once Took On The NYPD As A Black Panther In 1970 — And Won

Before dying on May 2, 2016, Afeni Shakur was a political activist who took on the NYPD while facing a 350-year sentence — and pregnant with Tupac.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 11, 2022

How Tupac’s Mother Afeni Shakur Once Took On The NYPD As A Black Panther In 1970 — And Won

Before dying on May 2, 2016, Afeni Shakur was a political activist who took on the NYPD while facing a 350-year sentence — and pregnant with Tupac.

By Genevieve Carlton April 11, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 11, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff April 11, 2022

How Bobby Dunbar Disappeared — Then Returned As A Different Boy

Bobby Dunbar vanished in 1912. His reappearance would lead to a custody battle, a possibly wrongly convicted man, and an incredible DNA test 90 years later.

By Katie Serena Apr 11, 2022

How Bobby Dunbar Disappeared — Then Returned As A Different Boy

Bobby Dunbar vanished in 1912. His reappearance would lead to a custody battle, a possibly wrongly convicted man, and an incredible DNA test 90 years later.

By Katie Serena April 11, 2022

G. Gordon Liddy Was President Nixon’s Most Loyal Henchman — But He Also Caused His Downfall

One of the infamous "plumbers" in Richard Nixon's White House, G. Gordon Liddy was the mastermind behind the Watergate scandal.

By Andrew Lenoir Apr 10, 2022

G. Gordon Liddy Was President Nixon’s Most Loyal Henchman — But He Also Caused His Downfall

One of the infamous "plumbers" in Richard Nixon's White House, G. Gordon Liddy was the mastermind behind the Watergate scandal.

By Andrew Lenoir April 10, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of David Dahmer, The Brother Of ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ Jeffrey Dahmer

David Dahmer changed his name and chose to live in anonymity after the gruesome murders of his older brother, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, came to light in 1991.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Apr 9, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of David Dahmer, The Brother Of ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ Jeffrey Dahmer

David Dahmer changed his name and chose to live in anonymity after the gruesome murders of his older brother, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, came to light in 1991.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo April 9, 2022