American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond Mar 12, 2026

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond March 12, 2026

The True Story Of Nicky Arnstein That ‘Funny Girl’ Didn’t Tell

The second husband of actress Fanny Brice, Nicky Arnstein was a conman, a criminal, and one of the great loves of Brice's life.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 11, 2026

The True Story Of Nicky Arnstein That ‘Funny Girl’ Didn’t Tell

The second husband of actress Fanny Brice, Nicky Arnstein was a conman, a criminal, and one of the great loves of Brice's life.

By Genevieve Carlton March 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff March 11, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett Mar 10, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett March 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak March 10, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon Mar 9, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon March 9, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of David Kirby And His Deathbed Photo That Transformed How The World Viewed AIDS Patients

One of the pictures that photojournalism student Therese Frare captured of David Kirby's final moments in May 1990 was published in LIFE magazine, shedding light on the poorly understood epidemic.

By Richard Stockton Mar 8, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of David Kirby And His Deathbed Photo That Transformed How The World Viewed AIDS Patients

One of the pictures that photojournalism student Therese Frare captured of David Kirby's final moments in May 1990 was published in LIFE magazine, shedding light on the poorly understood epidemic.

By Richard Stockton March 8, 2026

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Jeremy Delle was just 15 years old when he killed himself in front of his classmates on January 8, 1991. Then, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was inspired to write the song "Jeremy" about him.

By Katie Serena Mar 8, 2026

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Jeremy Delle was just 15 years old when he killed himself in front of his classmates on January 8, 1991. Then, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was inspired to write the song "Jeremy" about him.

By Katie Serena March 8, 2026

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and discovering her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 7, 2026

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and discovering her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga March 7, 2026