American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn't even convicted of murder.

By Katie Serena Nov 14, 2017

The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn't even convicted of murder.

By Katie Serena November 14, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute Nov 13, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute November 13, 2017

Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

After Pearl Harbor, Americans took trophy skulls as they viewed the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human.

By Katie Serena Nov 13, 2017

Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

After Pearl Harbor, Americans took trophy skulls as they viewed the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human.

By Katie Serena November 13, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Redhead Serial Murders

''While there are some similarities in the cases, there's also a great number of dissimilarities,'' said an FBI investigator at the time.

By Gabe Paoletti Nov 10, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Redhead Serial Murders

''While there are some similarities in the cases, there's also a great number of dissimilarities,'' said an FBI investigator at the time.

By Gabe Paoletti November 10, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena Nov 8, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena November 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena Nov 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena November 8, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena Nov 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena November 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena Nov 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena November 7, 2017

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski Nov 3, 2017

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski November 3, 2017