American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Who Was Leo Ryan, The California Congressman Assassinated By Jim Jones’ Followers?

A maverick politician, Leo Ryan traveled to Guyana in November 1978 to investigate cult leader Jim Jones — and he paid for it with his life.

By Austin Harvey Nov 19, 2024

Who Was Leo Ryan, The California Congressman Assassinated By Jim Jones’ Followers?

A maverick politician, Leo Ryan traveled to Guyana in November 1978 to investigate cult leader Jim Jones — and he paid for it with his life.

By Austin Harvey November 19, 2024

The Story Of Brian Wells And The ‘Pizza Bomber’ Bank Robbery

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells was forced to rob a PNC bank in Erie, Pennsylvania — or else be blown up with an explosive collar.

By William DeLong Nov 19, 2024

The Story Of Brian Wells And The ‘Pizza Bomber’ Bank Robbery

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells was forced to rob a PNC bank in Erie, Pennsylvania — or else be blown up with an explosive collar.

By William DeLong November 19, 2024

Helter Skelter: Inside The Horrific True Story Of The Manson Family Murders

During the Manson murders, Charles Manson's followers gruesomely killed actress Sharon Tate and six others in Los Angeles on August 9 and 10, 1969.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 17, 2024

Helter Skelter: Inside The Horrific True Story Of The Manson Family Murders

During the Manson murders, Charles Manson's followers gruesomely killed actress Sharon Tate and six others in Los Angeles on August 9 and 10, 1969.

By Marco Margaritoff November 17, 2024

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd Nov 17, 2024

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd November 17, 2024

The True Story Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral, The Most Infamous Shootout Of The Wild West

On October 26, 1881, lawman Wyatt Earp, his brothers Morgan and Virgil, and his friend Doc Holliday faced off against five outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona — culminating in the shootout at the O.K. Corral.

By Mark Oliver Nov 17, 2024

The True Story Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral, The Most Infamous Shootout Of The Wild West

By Mark Oliver November 17, 2024

Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon

He became one of the most decorated pigeons of World War I.

By Katie Serena Nov 15, 2024

Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon

He became one of the most decorated pigeons of World War I.

By Katie Serena November 15, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie Nov 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie November 14, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey Nov 12, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey November 12, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 11, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga November 11, 2024