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The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 17, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Abduction Of Steven Stayner — And His Daring Escape

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a pedophile named Kenneth Parnell in Merced, California — and held captive for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 17, 2022

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 16, 2022

When Was The Constitution Written? Inside The Messy History Of America’s Most Famous Living Document

The U.S. Constitution was written over a four-month period during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 — but it was far from finished when it was signed that September.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 16, 2022

How The Rumble In The Jungle Became One Of The Most Iconic Fights In Boxing History

Held in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the Rumble in the Jungle saw Muhammad Ali challenge George Foreman for the world heavyweight title that had been stripped from him seven years earlier.

By Morgan Dunn • March 16, 2022

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

Shannon Richardson appeared in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" before mailing letters laced with ricin to Barack Obama and Michael Bloomberg in 2013 — then framed her husband for it.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2022

The Story Of Shannon Richardson, The ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Who Mailed Deadly Poison To President Barack Obama

Shannon Richardson appeared in shows like "The Vampire Diaries" before mailing letters laced with ricin to Barack Obama and Michael Bloomberg in 2013 — then framed her husband for it.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 14, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 14, 2022

How The ‘Spirit Of St. Louis’ Plane Made Charles Lindbergh The Most Famous Pilot In The World

Built in just 60 days, Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" was a custom-made aircraft designed for the sole purpose of getting the pilot from New York to Paris without stopping.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 14, 2022

How The ‘Spirit Of St. Louis’ Plane Made Charles Lindbergh The Most Famous Pilot In The World

Built in just 60 days, Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" was a custom-made aircraft designed for the sole purpose of getting the pilot from New York to Paris without stopping.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 14, 2022

‘A Harvest Of Death’: 33 Haunting Photos Of The Battle Of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was the pivotal moment of the Civil War and the bloodiest hour in American history. These photos tell its story.

By John Kuroski • Mar 13, 2022

‘A Harvest Of Death’: 33 Haunting Photos Of The Battle Of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was the pivotal moment of the Civil War and the bloodiest hour in American history. These photos tell its story.

By John Kuroski • March 13, 2022

The True Story Of Carolyn Bryant Donham, Emmett Till’s Accuser

In August 1955, Carolyn Bryant claimed that 14-year-old Emmett Till sexually harassed her — which led to his horrific lynching days later. But more than 60 years later, she finally admitted that her accusation was a lie.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 13, 2022

The True Story Of Carolyn Bryant Donham, Emmett Till’s Accuser

In August 1955, Carolyn Bryant claimed that 14-year-old Emmett Till sexually harassed her — which led to his horrific lynching days later. But more than 60 years later, she finally admitted that her accusation was a lie.

By Natasha Ishak • March 13, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Charles Guiteau, The Man Who Assassinated President James Garfield

On July 2, 1881, Charles Guiteau shot President James A. Garfield twice at a railroad station in Washington, D.C. — but it took him two months to die of his wounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 13, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Charles Guiteau, The Man Who Assassinated President James Garfield

On July 2, 1881, Charles Guiteau shot President James A. Garfield twice at a railroad station in Washington, D.C. — but it took him two months to die of his wounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 13, 2022