american history

What Happened The Night That Nicole Brown Simpson Died?

On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered at her Los Angeles home — and her ex-husband O.J. Simpson soon became the prime suspect.

By Rivy Lyon • Apr 21, 2024

What Happened The Night That Nicole Brown Simpson Died?

On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered at her Los Angeles home — and her ex-husband O.J. Simpson soon became the prime suspect.

By Rivy Lyon • April 21, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Patty Hearst, The Kidnapped Heiress Who Joined The Symbionese Liberation Army

How did wealthy heiress Patty Hearst become a violent member of a left-wing guerrilla group — that kidnapped her?

By Richard Stockton • Apr 20, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Patty Hearst, The Kidnapped Heiress Who Joined The Symbionese Liberation Army

How did wealthy heiress Patty Hearst become a violent member of a left-wing guerrilla group — that kidnapped her?

By Richard Stockton • April 20, 2024

500 Years Before Columbus, Viking Explorer Leif Erikson Was Likely The First European To Set Foot In The Americas

A Norse explorer from Iceland, Leif Erikson is believed to be the first European to reach North America around 1000 A.D. This is his story.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 19, 2024

500 Years Before Columbus, Viking Explorer Leif Erikson Was Likely The First European To Set Foot In The Americas

A Norse explorer from Iceland, Leif Erikson is believed to be the first European to reach North America around 1000 A.D. This is his story.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 19, 2024

How Did Al Capone Die? Inside The Chicago Mobster’s Deranged Last Years

By the time of Al Capone's death, the 48-year-old had deteriorated so severely from the advanced syphilis ravaging his brain that he had the mental capacity of a 12-year-old.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2024

How Did Al Capone Die? Inside The Chicago Mobster’s Deranged Last Years

By the time of Al Capone's death, the 48-year-old had deteriorated so severely from the advanced syphilis ravaging his brain that he had the mental capacity of a 12-year-old.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Robert Durst, The Multimillionaire Linked To Three Murders

The oldest son of a New York City real estate magnate, Robert Durst became a suspect in three murder cases — but it took decades before he faced justice.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 17, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Robert Durst, The Multimillionaire Linked To Three Murders

The oldest son of a New York City real estate magnate, Robert Durst became a suspect in three murder cases — but it took decades before he faced justice.

By Amber Morgan • April 17, 2024

Meet Louis Zamperini, The Legendary Olympian Who Became A World War II Hero

Although Louis Zamperini was brutally tortured inside four Japanese POW camps during World War 2, he not only survived, he later forgave his captors.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2024

Meet Louis Zamperini, The Legendary Olympian Who Became A World War II Hero

Although Louis Zamperini was brutally tortured inside four Japanese POW camps during World War 2, he not only survived, he later forgave his captors.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2024

The True Story Of Edward John Smith, The Captain Of The Ill-Fated Titanic

Edward John Smith was a British sea captain and naval officer with the White Star Line before fatefully becoming the captain of the RMS Titanic in 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 16, 2024

The True Story Of Edward John Smith, The Captain Of The Ill-Fated Titanic

Edward John Smith was a British sea captain and naval officer with the White Star Line before fatefully becoming the captain of the RMS Titanic in 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 16, 2024

Meet The Navajo Skinwalker, The Demonic Shapeshifter That Native Americans Won’t Even Mention By Name

What are Skinwalkers, the shapeshifting witches of Navajo lore, and are they actually real? Inside the mystery of these mythical beasts.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2024

Meet The Navajo Skinwalker, The Demonic Shapeshifter That Native Americans Won’t Even Mention By Name

What are Skinwalkers, the shapeshifting witches of Navajo lore, and are they actually real? Inside the mystery of these mythical beasts.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2024

Who Was Henry Hill, The Erratic Gangster Immortalized In Goodfellas?

The gangster-turned-informant who inspired Goodfellas, Henry Hill's true story was far crazier than the 1990 film could ever portray.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 15, 2024

Who Was Henry Hill, The Erratic Gangster Immortalized In Goodfellas?

The gangster-turned-informant who inspired Goodfellas, Henry Hill's true story was far crazier than the 1990 film could ever portray.

By Austin Harvey • April 15, 2024

Joe Massino Killed His Rivals To Become Boss Of The Bonanno Crime Family — Then Became An Informant

The head of the Bonanno family from 1991 to 2004, Joey Massino became a government informant after being charged with multiple murders that could have led to the death penalty.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 14, 2024

Joe Massino Killed His Rivals To Become Boss Of The Bonanno Crime Family — Then Became An Informant

The head of the Bonanno family from 1991 to 2004, Joey Massino became a government informant after being charged with multiple murders that could have led to the death penalty.

By Neil Patmore • April 14, 2024