American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Controversial Story Of The Élan School, The ‘Last Stop’ For Troubled Teens In Maine

First opened in 1970 and shut down in 2011, the Élan School was the "last resort" for parents of teens with behavioral problems — and allegedly a site of systemic abuse.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 12, 2022

The Controversial Story Of The Élan School, The ‘Last Stop’ For Troubled Teens In Maine

First opened in 1970 and shut down in 2011, the Élan School was the "last resort" for parents of teens with behavioral problems — and allegedly a site of systemic abuse.

By Kaleena Fraga January 12, 2022

33 Benjamin Franklin Quotes That Capture American Wisdom At Its Finest

These famous Benjamin Franklin quotes taken from volumes like Poor Richard's Almanack will both inspire you and make you chuckle.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 11, 2022

33 Benjamin Franklin Quotes That Capture American Wisdom At Its Finest

These famous Benjamin Franklin quotes taken from volumes like Poor Richard's Almanack will both inspire you and make you chuckle.

By Kaleena Fraga January 11, 2022

Why Ted Bundy’s Car Was More Than Just His Getaway Vehicle

An unassuming tan 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, Ted Bundy's car played a pivotal role in his murder spree — and it may have been one of his best weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 11, 2022

Why Ted Bundy’s Car Was More Than Just His Getaway Vehicle

An unassuming tan 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, Ted Bundy's car played a pivotal role in his murder spree — and it may have been one of his best weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga January 11, 2022

Meet Kendall Francois, The ‘Poughkeepsie Killer’ Who Monitored Students By Day And Brutalized Sex Workers By Night

For two years, the humble New York town of Poughkeepsie was terrorized by a 250-pound serial killer named Kendall Francois, who murdered eight women before he was caught in 1998.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 11, 2022

Meet Kendall Francois, The ‘Poughkeepsie Killer’ Who Monitored Students By Day And Brutalized Sex Workers By Night

For two years, the humble New York town of Poughkeepsie was terrorized by a 250-pound serial killer named Kendall Francois, who murdered eight women before he was caught in 1998.

By Marco Margaritoff January 11, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of John Joubert, The Eagle Scout Who Became A Serial Killer

Known as the Woodford Slasher, John Joseph Joubert IV was just 16 when he stabbed a pencil into a six-year-old girl — before going on to murder at least three young boys.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 10, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of John Joubert, The Eagle Scout Who Became A Serial Killer

Known as the Woodford Slasher, John Joseph Joubert IV was just 16 when he stabbed a pencil into a six-year-old girl — before going on to murder at least three young boys.

By Marco Margaritoff January 10, 2022

Inside The Haunting Disappearance Of Etan Patz, One Of The Original Missing Milk Carton Kids

On May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz disappeared in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. He was never seen alive again.

By John Kuroski Jan 9, 2022

Inside The Haunting Disappearance Of Etan Patz, One Of The Original Missing Milk Carton Kids

On May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz disappeared in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. He was never seen alive again.

By John Kuroski January 9, 2022

Who Was Mark David Chapman, The Man Who Killed John Lennon?

A born-again Christian obsessed with "The Catcher In The Rye," Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment on December 8, 1980.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 8, 2022

Who Was Mark David Chapman, The Man Who Killed John Lennon?

A born-again Christian obsessed with "The Catcher In The Rye," Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment on December 8, 1980.

By Marco Margaritoff January 8, 2022

Meet Newton Knight —The Southerner Who Rebelled Against The Confederacy

Newton Knight led a small army of fugitive slaves and Confederate deserters to create the Free State of Jones.

By Katie Serena Jan 8, 2022

Meet Newton Knight —The Southerner Who Rebelled Against The Confederacy

Newton Knight led a small army of fugitive slaves and Confederate deserters to create the Free State of Jones.

By Katie Serena January 8, 2022

Inside LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans’ Infamous House Of Torture And Murder

After a fire broke out at Madame Delphine LaLaurie's house in 1834, witnesses discovered a secret torture chamber where she had viciously beaten, starved, and killed countless enslaved people.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 6, 2022

Inside LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans’ Infamous House Of Torture And Murder

After a fire broke out at Madame Delphine LaLaurie's house in 1834, witnesses discovered a secret torture chamber where she had viciously beaten, starved, and killed countless enslaved people.

By Kaleena Fraga January 6, 2022