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Anne Morrow Lindbergh, The Persevering Pilot And Author Who Charted Her Own Course

The wife of Charles Lindbergh, Anne Morrow Lindbergh accomplished incredible feats both in the air and on the page that all too often went overshadowed by both her husband’s success and the personal tragedies she endured.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 1, 2021

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, The Persevering Pilot And Author Who Charted Her Own Course

The wife of Charles Lindbergh, Anne Morrow Lindbergh accomplished incredible feats both in the air and on the page that all too often went overshadowed by both her husband’s success and the personal tragedies she endured.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 1, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2021

Danny Greene: The 1970s Irish Mobster Who Tore Cleveland Apart With Bombs

For a decade-long period of explosive violence, Irish-American mobster Danny Greene terrorized the city of Cleveland with a series of fatal bombings.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2021

Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men

Before the horrors of Jeffrey Dahmer came to light, Larry Eyler targeted vulnerable young homosexuals across the American Midwest.

By Katie Serena • Oct 30, 2021

Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men

Before the horrors of Jeffrey Dahmer came to light, Larry Eyler targeted vulnerable young homosexuals across the American Midwest.

By Katie Serena • October 30, 2021

Inside The Hanoi Hilton, North Vietnam’s Torture Chamber For American POWs

The North Vietnamese called it the Hỏa Lò prison, while American POWs ironically dubbed it the "Hanoi Hilton." Hundreds were tortured there with meat hooks and iron chains — including John McCain.

By Hannah McKennett • Oct 30, 2021

Inside The Hanoi Hilton, North Vietnam’s Torture Chamber For American POWs

The North Vietnamese called it the Hỏa Lò prison, while American POWs ironically dubbed it the "Hanoi Hilton." Hundreds were tortured there with meat hooks and iron chains — including John McCain.

By Hannah McKennett • October 30, 2021

Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 30, 2021

Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro • October 30, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting • October 29, 2021

9 Chilling Native American Ghost Stories, From Cannibals To Evil Otters

From the vengeful spirits of drowned babies to man-eating supernatural otters, these ancient tales are sure to terrify.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 28, 2021

9 Chilling Native American Ghost Stories, From Cannibals To Evil Otters

From the vengeful spirits of drowned babies to man-eating supernatural otters, these ancient tales are sure to terrify.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 28, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak • October 27, 2021

Inside The Brutal Murders Of Robert Ben Rhoades, The Truck Stop Killer

Though Robert Ben Rhoades is behind bars for three murders, authorities believe that the Truck Stop Killer may have killed as many as 50 women while out on the road.

By Kara Goldfarb • Oct 27, 2021

Inside The Brutal Murders Of Robert Ben Rhoades, The Truck Stop Killer

Though Robert Ben Rhoades is behind bars for three murders, authorities believe that the Truck Stop Killer may have killed as many as 50 women while out on the road.

By Kara Goldfarb • October 27, 2021