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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2024

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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2024

What Really Happened The Evening The Silver Bridge Collapsed In 1967?

During rush hour on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River collapsed — and some believe the mythical Mothman was responsible.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2024

What Really Happened The Evening The Silver Bridge Collapsed In 1967?

During rush hour on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River collapsed — and some believe the mythical Mothman was responsible.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2024

Steve McQueen Photos That Prove He’ll Always Be The ‘King Of Cool’

From troubled teen to Hollywood star to high-speed racer, Steve McQueen lived life in the fast lane.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2024

Steve McQueen Photos That Prove He’ll Always Be The ‘King Of Cool’

From troubled teen to Hollywood star to high-speed racer, Steve McQueen lived life in the fast lane.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2024

The Explosive History Of The Gambino Family, The Most Notorious Faction Of The New York Mafia

From Carlo Gambino to John Gotti, the Gambino crime family has made headlines in New York City for decades — and it still does to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 9, 2024

The Explosive History Of The Gambino Family, The Most Notorious Faction Of The New York Mafia

From Carlo Gambino to John Gotti, the Gambino crime family has made headlines in New York City for decades — and it still does to this day.

By Austin Harvey • August 9, 2024

BTK Killer Dennis Rader Linked To More Cold Cases As His Daughter Helps Investigators

Authorities in Oklahoma have named BTK Killer Dennis Rader as the prime suspect in a 1976 disappearance — and investigators have been receiving help from his daughter, Kerri Rawson.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 9, 2024

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BTK Killer Dennis Rader Linked To More Cold Cases As His Daughter Helps Investigators

Authorities in Oklahoma have named BTK Killer Dennis Rader as the prime suspect in a 1976 disappearance — and investigators have been receiving help from his daughter, Kerri Rawson.

By Austin Harvey • August 9, 2024

The True Story Behind ‘Donnie Brasco’ And The Real FBI Operation That Put 100 Mobsters In Prison

Real-life FBI agent Joe Pistone spent five years undercover posing as a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco, befriending mobsters like "Lefty" Ruggiero to gather intel on the Bonanno crime family.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 8, 2024

The True Story Behind ‘Donnie Brasco’ And The Real FBI Operation That Put 100 Mobsters In Prison

Real-life FBI agent Joe Pistone spent five years undercover posing as a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco, befriending mobsters like "Lefty" Ruggiero to gather intel on the Bonanno crime family.

By Austin Harvey • August 8, 2024

John Wayne Gacy’s Victim Total Is Far Higher Than We Thought, His Former Lawyer Claims

The Killer Clown's former lawyer Karen Conti claims that John Wayne Gacy's victim count is much higher than the authorities realized and that he may have murdered at least 20 more people than the 33 he was convicted of in 1980.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 7, 2024

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John Wayne Gacy’s Victim Total Is Far Higher Than We Thought, His Former Lawyer Claims

The Killer Clown's former lawyer Karen Conti claims that John Wayne Gacy's victim count is much higher than the authorities realized and that he may have murdered at least 20 more people than the 33 he was convicted of in 1980.

By Austin Harvey • August 7, 2024

John Fisher’s Plane Disappeared During A WW2 Bombing Mission. Now After Eight Decades, Volunteers Have Uncovered Fragments Of His Crash

Lieutenant John Fisher was just 21 years old when his plane crashed near Suffolk, England, during a top-secret mission in August 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 6, 2024

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John Fisher’s Plane Disappeared During A WW2 Bombing Mission. Now After Eight Decades, Volunteers Have Uncovered Fragments Of His Crash

Lieutenant John Fisher was just 21 years old when his plane crashed near Suffolk, England, during a top-secret mission in August 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 6, 2024

The Story Of Madeleine Astor, The Pregnant Teen Bride Of John Jacob Astor IV Who Survived The Titanic

Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and pregnant when she boarded the RMS Titanic. After she survived the doomed voyage, she became the most famous widow in America.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 5, 2024

The Story Of Madeleine Astor, The Pregnant Teen Bride Of John Jacob Astor IV Who Survived The Titanic

Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and pregnant when she boarded the RMS Titanic. After she survived the doomed voyage, she became the most famous widow in America.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 5, 2024

Who Wrote The Constitution? The History Of The Surprisingly Messy Constitutional Convention

While James Madison is often called the "Father of the Constitution," America's founding document was actually written by a team that included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 5, 2024

Who Wrote The Constitution? The History Of The Surprisingly Messy Constitutional Convention

While James Madison is often called the "Father of the Constitution," America's founding document was actually written by a team that included George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 5, 2024