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The True Story Of Doc Holliday, The Gunslinging Dentist Who Became A Wild West Legend

From sickly dentist to deadly gunfighter to Tombstone deputy, Doc Holliday became one of the Wild West's most iconic figures before dying at just 36 in 1887.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 5, 2024

The True Story Of Doc Holliday, The Gunslinging Dentist Who Became A Wild West Legend

From sickly dentist to deadly gunfighter to Tombstone deputy, Doc Holliday became one of the Wild West's most iconic figures before dying at just 36 in 1887.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 5, 2024

The Wild Story Of Pat Garrett, The Old West Sheriff Who Killed Billy The Kid And Then Wrote His Biography

Sheriff Pat Garrett fatally shot Billy the Kid in 1881, but their legendary showdown was far from their first meeting — and some have even suggested that they were once friends.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 4, 2024

The Wild Story Of Pat Garrett, The Old West Sheriff Who Killed Billy The Kid And Then Wrote His Biography

Sheriff Pat Garrett fatally shot Billy the Kid in 1881, but their legendary showdown was far from their first meeting — and some have even suggested that they were once friends.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 4, 2024

The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 3, 2024

The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 3, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2024

The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2024

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The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 2, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2024

The Overlooked Story Of Gertie Davis, Harriet Tubman’s Mysterious Daughter

Gertie Davis was adopted by Harriet Tubman and her husband Nelson Davis in the 1870s, but very little is known about her life.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2024

The Overlooked Story Of Gertie Davis, Harriet Tubman’s Mysterious Daughter

Gertie Davis was adopted by Harriet Tubman and her husband Nelson Davis in the 1870s, but very little is known about her life.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2024

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 1, 2024

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton • August 1, 2024

The Tragedy Of The Jonestown Massacre, Modern History’s Largest Mass Murder-Suicide

On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones instructed over 900 members of the Peoples Temple to take their own lives by drinking poison — and forcing anyone who resisted at gunpoint.

By Kellen Perry • Aug 1, 2024

The Tragedy Of The Jonestown Massacre, Modern History’s Largest Mass Murder-Suicide

On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones instructed over 900 members of the Peoples Temple to take their own lives by drinking poison — and forcing anyone who resisted at gunpoint.

By Kellen Perry • August 1, 2024