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‘The Radical Inside The System’: The Story Of Chicago Seven Activist-Turned-Senator Tom Hayden

An iconic leader of 1960s counterculture, Tom Hayden went from protesting the American political system to working within it as a member of the California State Assembly and California State Senate.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 11, 2024

‘The Radical Inside The System’: The Story Of Chicago Seven Activist-Turned-Senator Tom Hayden

An iconic leader of 1960s counterculture, Tom Hayden went from protesting the American political system to working within it as a member of the California State Assembly and California State Senate.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 11, 2024

What Was The Satanic Panic? Inside The Mass Hysteria That Swept America In The 1980s And ’90s

Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2024

What Was The Satanic Panic? Inside The Mass Hysteria That Swept America In The 1980s And ’90s

Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments.

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 8, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 8, 2024

11 Famous Alcatraz Inmates, From Vicious Mob Bosses To The Notorious ‘Birdman’

Notorious Alcatraz prisoners like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and Doc Barker contributed to the fearsome reputation of "The Rock" during its run as a federal penitentiary between 1934 and 1963.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 7, 2024

11 Famous Alcatraz Inmates, From Vicious Mob Bosses To The Notorious ‘Birdman’

Notorious Alcatraz prisoners like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and Doc Barker contributed to the fearsome reputation of "The Rock" during its run as a federal penitentiary between 1934 and 1963.

By Amber Morgan • November 7, 2024

‘We Stick Together’: The Tragic Story Of The Sullivan Brothers, The Five Siblings Who Died Together During World War II

The Sullivan brothers enlisted in the Navy on the condition that they be kept together — then all five siblings were killed in action when the USS Juneau was destroyed by the Japanese on November 13, 1942.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 7, 2024

‘We Stick Together’: The Tragic Story Of The Sullivan Brothers, The Five Siblings Who Died Together During World War II

The Sullivan brothers enlisted in the Navy on the condition that they be kept together — then all five siblings were killed in action when the USS Juneau was destroyed by the Japanese on November 13, 1942.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 7, 2024

More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 7, 2024

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More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan • November 7, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 6, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • November 6, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 5, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 5, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 4, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • November 4, 2024

‘The Grail Of Modern Coins’: 1975 Dime With Rare Flaw Sells For $500,000 At Auction

The dime, which is one of only two known to exist in the world, was kept by a collector in a bank vault for 46 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2024

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‘The Grail Of Modern Coins’: 1975 Dime With Rare Flaw Sells For $500,000 At Auction

The dime, which is one of only two known to exist in the world, was kept by a collector in a bank vault for 46 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2024