American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Colleen Ritzer Alongside Philip Chism Featured

Colleen Ritzer, The Math Teacher Who Was Killed After School By Her Ninth-Grade Student

Colleen Ritzer was a beloved teacher at Danvers High School in Massachusetts — then 14-year-old Philip Chism raped her and slit her throat with a boxcutter in a bathroom after class on October 22, 2013.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 14, 2024

Colleen Ritzer, The Math Teacher Who Was Killed After School By Her Ninth-Grade Student

By Marco Margaritoff April 14, 2024

Sharon Huddle And Joseph Deangelo Featured

The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. But did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 14, 2024

The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. But did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff April 14, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena Apr 13, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

By Katie Serena April 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting Apr 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting April 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro April 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga April 13, 2024

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside This Infamous Columbine Myth

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 13, 2024

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside This Infamous Columbine Myth

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff April 13, 2024