american history

The Astounding Story Of Chief John Smith, The Man Who Said He Lived To 137

A Chippewa Indian named John Smith who lived in the woods near Cass Lake, Minnesota claimed to be 137 years old before he died in 1922.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Chief John Smith, The Man Who Said He Lived To 137

A Chippewa Indian named John Smith who lived in the woods near Cass Lake, Minnesota claimed to be 137 years old before he died in 1922.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2021

The Sand Creek Massacre: When U.S. Forces Slaughtered As Many As 200 Unsuspecting Native Americans

The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 saw John Chivington and his 675 men slaughter hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho in present-day Colorado.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 7, 2021

The Sand Creek Massacre: When U.S. Forces Slaughtered As Many As 200 Unsuspecting Native Americans

The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 saw John Chivington and his 675 men slaughter hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho in present-day Colorado.

By Gina Dimuro • November 7, 2021

The Story Of Desmond Doss That Was Too Heroic Even For ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 6, 2021

The Story Of Desmond Doss That Was Too Heroic Even For ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.

By Erin Kelly • November 6, 2021

Carlos Hathcock Was A Sniper So Badass His Exploits Can Hardly Be Believed

Carlos Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of enemy personnel during the Vietnam War, but he estimated the actual number to be between 300 and 400.

By Kara Goldfarb • Nov 6, 2021

Carlos Hathcock Was A Sniper So Badass His Exploits Can Hardly Be Believed

Carlos Hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of enemy personnel during the Vietnam War, but he estimated the actual number to be between 300 and 400.

By Kara Goldfarb • November 6, 2021

Henry Lee Lucas: The Depraved Serial Killer Who Confessed To Hundreds Of Murders

Drawn together by shared childhood trauma, Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole became lovers — then serial killers who terrorized America in the 1970s.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 6, 2021

Henry Lee Lucas: The Depraved Serial Killer Who Confessed To Hundreds Of Murders

Drawn together by shared childhood trauma, Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole became lovers — then serial killers who terrorized America in the 1970s.

By Mark Oliver • November 6, 2021

The Tragic Story Of The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

Though a suspect was identified, tried, convicted, and executed, mystery still surrounds the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping of 1932.

By Katie Serena • Nov 5, 2021

The Tragic Story Of The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

Though a suspect was identified, tried, convicted, and executed, mystery still surrounds the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping of 1932.

By Katie Serena • November 5, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

The Outrageous True Story Of Abbie Hoffman, The Face Of 1960s Counterculture

From protesting the Vietnam War to founding the Youth International Party, Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman became one of the most iconic activists of the New Left.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

The Outrageous True Story Of Abbie Hoffman, The Face Of 1960s Counterculture

From protesting the Vietnam War to founding the Youth International Party, Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman became one of the most iconic activists of the New Left.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

9 Unsung Civil Rights Leaders That You Didn’t Learn About In School

Despite their immense contributions to the civil rights movement, these activists were largely ignored by the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

9 Unsung Civil Rights Leaders That You Didn’t Learn About In School

Despite their immense contributions to the civil rights movement, these activists were largely ignored by the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 3, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • November 3, 2021