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Meet Rosalie Jean Willis: The Woman Charles Manson Tried To Lead A Normal Life With

Charles Manson's first wife, Rosalie Jean Willis, seemed doomed from the get-go. All three of her children died before she did — while Charles Manson lived to see old age.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 15, 2019

Meet Rosalie Jean Willis: The Woman Charles Manson Tried To Lead A Normal Life With

Charles Manson's first wife, Rosalie Jean Willis, seemed doomed from the get-go. All three of her children died before she did — while Charles Manson lived to see old age.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 15, 2019

The Brief And Tragic Life Of Charles Manson Jr., The Cult Leader’s Son Who Killed Himself

Charles Manson's son, Charles Manson Jr., couldn't stand the story behind his name. He tried changing it — but still found no solace.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2019

The Brief And Tragic Life Of Charles Manson Jr., The Cult Leader’s Son Who Killed Himself

Charles Manson's son, Charles Manson Jr., couldn't stand the story behind his name. He tried changing it — but still found no solace.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2019

Leroy Nicky Barnes: The Harlem Drug Kingpin Known As ‘Mr. Untouchable’

Leroy "Nicky" Barnes sold so much heroin and evaded convictions for so long that he earned the nickname "Mr. Untouchable" and actually challenged the police to catch him.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 10, 2019

Leroy Nicky Barnes: The Harlem Drug Kingpin Known As ‘Mr. Untouchable’

Leroy "Nicky" Barnes sold so much heroin and evaded convictions for so long that he earned the nickname "Mr. Untouchable" and actually challenged the police to catch him.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 10, 2019

Sword Beach: The Allies’ First Step In Stopping Hitler During The Normandy Invasion

On June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day, the Allied forces landed on Sword Beach as a part of their invasion of Normandy — and nearly all but won it in two hours.

By Samuel Warde • Jun 6, 2019

Sword Beach: The Allies’ First Step In Stopping Hitler During The Normandy Invasion

On June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day, the Allied forces landed on Sword Beach as a part of their invasion of Normandy — and nearly all but won it in two hours.

By Samuel Warde • June 6, 2019

One Beach, 23,000 Soldiers: The D-Day Invasion Of Utah Beach

The D-Day invasion of Utah Beach was far more successful — and far less deadly — than the one in neighboring Omaha Beach.

By Samuel Warde • Jun 5, 2019

One Beach, 23,000 Soldiers: The D-Day Invasion Of Utah Beach

The D-Day invasion of Utah Beach was far more successful — and far less deadly — than the one in neighboring Omaha Beach.

By Samuel Warde • June 5, 2019

Researchers Find Remains Of The Clotilda, The Last Ship To Ever Bring African Slaves To America

"I knew [Clotilda] was out there... It was like you could feel the souls of those people."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

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Researchers Find Remains Of The Clotilda, The Last Ship To Ever Bring African Slaves To America

"I knew [Clotilda] was out there... It was like you could feel the souls of those people."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

Omaha Beach And The Untold Horrors Of D-Day

Thousands of Allied troops were killed in the D-Day battle of Omaha Beach, when Germany's brutal defense caught them off-guard.

By Samuel Warde • May 22, 2019

Omaha Beach And The Untold Horrors Of D-Day

Thousands of Allied troops were killed in the D-Day battle of Omaha Beach, when Germany's brutal defense caught them off-guard.

By Samuel Warde • May 22, 2019

Meet William Moulton Marston: The Man Who Invented The Lie Detector And Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman was first printed in December 1941 and was inspired by her creator, Dr. William Moulton Marston's, wife and lover.

By Andrew Milne • May 21, 2019

Meet William Moulton Marston: The Man Who Invented The Lie Detector And Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman was first printed in December 1941 and was inspired by her creator, Dr. William Moulton Marston's, wife and lover.

By Andrew Milne • May 21, 2019

Cochise: The Legendary Apache Leader Who Fought For Tribal Freedom

Cochise fought for the freedom of his people, but Union betrayal and depleted resources kept him from achieving true liberation for the Apache.

By Katie Serena • May 17, 2019

Cochise: The Legendary Apache Leader Who Fought For Tribal Freedom

Cochise fought for the freedom of his people, but Union betrayal and depleted resources kept him from achieving true liberation for the Apache.

By Katie Serena • May 17, 2019

Meet California’s Methuselah Tree, The Oldest Tree In The World

The Methuselah tree is so well protected as the oldest tree in the world that its location has remained unknown to the public since its discovery in 1957.

By Katie Serena • May 13, 2019

Meet California’s Methuselah Tree, The Oldest Tree In The World

The Methuselah tree is so well protected as the oldest tree in the world that its location has remained unknown to the public since its discovery in 1957.

By Katie Serena • May 13, 2019