American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Freddy Geas, The Mobster Accused Of Whitey Bulger’s Murder, Tried To Cut Out His Tongue

“Freddy hated guys who abused women. Whitey was a rat who killed women. It’s probably that simple.”

By Bernadette Deron Nov 1, 2018

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Freddy Geas, The Mobster Accused Of Whitey Bulger’s Murder, Tried To Cut Out His Tongue

“Freddy hated guys who abused women. Whitey was a rat who killed women. It’s probably that simple.”

By Bernadette Deron November 1, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong Oct 31, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong October 31, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron Oct 25, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron October 25, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver October 20, 2018

33 Photos Of Flappers That Show The Jazz Age It Girls In Action

With bobbed hair and short skirts, the hard-drinking flappers of the 1920s definied the Jazz Age — and changed American culture forever.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 19, 2018

33 Photos Of Flappers That Show The Jazz Age It Girls In Action

With bobbed hair and short skirts, the hard-drinking flappers of the 1920s definied the Jazz Age — and changed American culture forever.

By Caroline Redmond October 19, 2018

Ronald Gene Simmons Went On A 16 Person Murder Spree — And 14 Of Them Were His Own Family

"To those who oppose the death penalty - in my particular case, anything short of death would be cruel and unusual punishment."

By Kara Goldfarb Oct 17, 2018

Ronald Gene Simmons Went On A 16 Person Murder Spree — And 14 Of Them Were His Own Family

"To those who oppose the death penalty - in my particular case, anything short of death would be cruel and unusual punishment."

By Kara Goldfarb October 17, 2018

The Story Of Marshall Taylor, The First African-American Cycling World Champion

Nicknamed the "Black Cyclone," Marshall Taylor defied all the odds when he won the title of World Cycling Champion in 1899.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 14, 2018

The Story Of Marshall Taylor, The First African-American Cycling World Champion

Nicknamed the "Black Cyclone," Marshall Taylor defied all the odds when he won the title of World Cycling Champion in 1899.

By Caroline Redmond October 14, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 13, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond October 13, 2018

33 CBGB Photos From The Heyday Of New York City Punk Rock

When it was first opened in 1973, CBGB was supposed to showcase country and bluegrass, but it would soon become the punk rock headquarters of the world.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 12, 2018

33 CBGB Photos From The Heyday Of New York City Punk Rock

When it was first opened in 1973, CBGB was supposed to showcase country and bluegrass, but it would soon become the punk rock headquarters of the world.

By Caroline Redmond October 12, 2018