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Meet The Mercy Dogs, The Unsung Canine Heroes Of World War I

Mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, were first used by the German Army to help find wounded soldiers on the battlefield and to comfort the dying.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 29, 2021

Meet The Mercy Dogs, The Unsung Canine Heroes Of World War I

Mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, were first used by the German Army to help find wounded soldiers on the battlefield and to comfort the dying.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 29, 2021

Inside Jeannette DePalma’s Mysterious Death — And Why It Was Blamed On Satanists

On September 19, 1972, Jeannette DePalma's body was found in a New Jersey quarry and the evidence allegedly pointed to disturbing occult motives.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 29, 2021

Inside Jeannette DePalma’s Mysterious Death — And Why It Was Blamed On Satanists

On September 19, 1972, Jeannette DePalma's body was found in a New Jersey quarry and the evidence allegedly pointed to disturbing occult motives.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 29, 2021

Inside The True Story Of Sitting Bull That You Didn’t Learn In School

Discover the heroic life and tragic death of Lakota chief Sitting Bull, one of the most legendary Native American warriors of all time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 29, 2021

Inside The True Story Of Sitting Bull That You Didn’t Learn In School

Discover the heroic life and tragic death of Lakota chief Sitting Bull, one of the most legendary Native American warriors of all time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 29, 2021

The Chilling Story Of Teresita Basa, The Woman Whose ‘Ghost’ May Have Solved Her Own Murder

Teresita Basa was an immigrant from the Philippines who was found mysteriously murdered in her Chicago apartment in 1977. But then, her “ghost” tipped detectives off to her killer's identity.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 29, 2021

The Chilling Story Of Teresita Basa, The Woman Whose ‘Ghost’ May Have Solved Her Own Murder

Teresita Basa was an immigrant from the Philippines who was found mysteriously murdered in her Chicago apartment in 1977. But then, her “ghost” tipped detectives off to her killer's identity.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 29, 2021

Inside The Death-Defying Feats Of World-Class Tightrope Walker Philippe Petit

One August morning in 1974, astounded Manhattan commuters stopped to watch as Philippe Petit strolled 1,300 feet above them between the Twin Towers.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 29, 2021

Inside The Death-Defying Feats Of World-Class Tightrope Walker Philippe Petit

One August morning in 1974, astounded Manhattan commuters stopped to watch as Philippe Petit strolled 1,300 feet above them between the Twin Towers.

By Gina Dimuro • December 29, 2021

Inside H. H. Holmes’ Hotel, The Murder Castle Of 1890s Chicago

The 100 rooms of the H. H. Holmes house were allegedly filled with trapdoors, gas chambers, staircases to nowhere, and a human-sized stove.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Dec 29, 2021

Inside H. H. Holmes’ Hotel, The Murder Castle Of 1890s Chicago

The 100 rooms of the H. H. Holmes house were allegedly filled with trapdoors, gas chambers, staircases to nowhere, and a human-sized stove.

By Jaclyn Anglis • December 29, 2021

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Dec 27, 2021

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • December 27, 2021

Prada Marfa: The Texas Store Built In The Middle Of Nowhere

Ever since two artists erected Prada Marfa in the Texas desert in October 2005, this daring installation has taken on an unexpected life of its own.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Dec 24, 2021

Prada Marfa: The Texas Store Built In The Middle Of Nowhere

Ever since two artists erected Prada Marfa in the Texas desert in October 2005, this daring installation has taken on an unexpected life of its own.

By Aimee Lamoureux • December 24, 2021

13 Of The Most Outrageous Crime Stories From 2021

From the nun who stole $800K to the "ninja" who took on the U.S. Army, go inside the craziest crime stories from this past year that you may have missed.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 22, 2021

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13 Of The Most Outrageous Crime Stories From 2021

From the nun who stole $800K to the "ninja" who took on the U.S. Army, go inside the craziest crime stories from this past year that you may have missed.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 22, 2021

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Ellen Dunne was brutally strangled by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 22, 2021

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Ellen Dunne was brutally strangled by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 22, 2021