American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Short Life Of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes And Her Heartbreaking Demise In Honduras

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was the heart of TLC and one of the top rappers of the 1990s before she was tragically killed in a car crash in Honduras.

By Austin Harvey Feb 14, 2026

The Short Life Of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes And Her Heartbreaking Demise In Honduras

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was the heart of TLC and one of the top rappers of the 1990s before she was tragically killed in a car crash in Honduras.

By Austin Harvey February 14, 2026

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released previously never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 13, 2026

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released previously never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff February 13, 2026

The Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

The brutal blizzard of 1966 hit many U.S. states, but North Dakota was arguably struck the hardest — with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour, snowfall totaling over 30 inches, and severely limited visibility that remained near-zero for about 30 hours.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 11, 2026

The Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

By Kaleena Fraga February 11, 2026

Who Was Ted Bundy’s Mom, Eleanor Louise Cowell?

Ted Bundy's mom defended him to the bitter end, saying "You'll always be my precious son" just before his execution in 1989.

By Katie Serena Feb 11, 2026

Who Was Ted Bundy’s Mom, Eleanor Louise Cowell?

Ted Bundy's mom defended him to the bitter end, saying "You'll always be my precious son" just before his execution in 1989.

By Katie Serena February 11, 2026

The Haunting Story Of The Mysterious Burger Chef Murders That Left Four Fast Food Workers Dead

When four employees vanished while closing up their restaurant in Speedway, Indiana on November 17, 1978, the police assumed they'd run off with the day's cash — but then they were found murdered.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 10, 2026

The Haunting Story Of The Mysterious Burger Chef Murders That Left Four Fast Food Workers Dead

When four employees vanished while closing up their restaurant in Speedway, Indiana on November 17, 1978, the police assumed they'd run off with the day's cash — but then they were found murdered.

By Genevieve Carlton February 10, 2026

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Meet Lee Radziwill, The Sister Of Jackie Kennedy Who Had A Complicated Relationship With The First Lady

Lee Radziwill was an accomplished fashion icon who married a Polish aristocrat, but she always felt like she was living in the shadow of her older sister.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 10, 2026

Meet Lee Radziwill, The Sister Of Jackie Kennedy Who Had A Complicated Relationship With The First Lady

Lee Radziwill was an accomplished fashion icon who married a Polish aristocrat, but she always felt like she was living in the shadow of her older sister.

By Kaleena Fraga February 10, 2026

‘The Suspect You Just Can’t Quit’: Why Some Believe That Arthur Leigh Allen Was The Zodiac Killer

A convicted child molester from Vallejo, California, Arthur Leigh Allen was the only Zodiac Killer suspect ever named by police. Was he really the murderer?

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 10, 2026

‘The Suspect You Just Can’t Quit’: Why Some Believe That Arthur Leigh Allen Was The Zodiac Killer

A convicted child molester from Vallejo, California, Arthur Leigh Allen was the only Zodiac Killer suspect ever named by police. Was he really the murderer?

By Kaleena Fraga February 10, 2026

Why Self-Help Author Napoleon Hill Was One Of The Biggest Fraudsters You’ve Never Heard Of

The author of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill claimed to have interviewed Andrew Carnegie and advised Woodrow Wilson — with zero evidence.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 9, 2026

Why Self-Help Author Napoleon Hill Was One Of The Biggest Fraudsters You’ve Never Heard Of

The author of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill claimed to have interviewed Andrew Carnegie and advised Woodrow Wilson — with zero evidence.

By Genevieve Carlton February 9, 2026

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 9, 2026

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff February 9, 2026