American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Truth About Al Capone’s Net Worth And How He Lost Millions

With a vast criminal empire he built in 1920s Chicago, Al Capone's net worth reached the modern equivalent of $1.5 billion.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 2, 2024

The Truth About Al Capone’s Net Worth And How He Lost Millions

With a vast criminal empire he built in 1920s Chicago, Al Capone's net worth reached the modern equivalent of $1.5 billion.

By Marco Margaritoff April 2, 2024

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Hugh Glass dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort after being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Then, he began his quest for revenge.

By Katie Serena Apr 1, 2024

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Hugh Glass dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort after being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Then, he began his quest for revenge.

By Katie Serena April 1, 2024

How Meyer Lansky Became The ‘Mob’s Accountant’ And Helped Create The Mafia As We Know It

Regarded as a financial genius in the criminal underworld, Meyer Lansky used Swiss bank accounts and shell companies to hide the Mafia's vast wealth from the FBI.

By Adam Farley Mar 31, 2024

How Meyer Lansky Became The ‘Mob’s Accountant’ And Helped Create The Mafia As We Know It

Regarded as a financial genius in the criminal underworld, Meyer Lansky used Swiss bank accounts and shell companies to hide the Mafia's vast wealth from the FBI.

By Adam Farley March 31, 2024

The Story Of Mae Capone, Who Stood By Al Capone As Syphilis Destroyed His Brain

Born to Irish-American parents in Brooklyn in 1897, Mae Coughlin's life changed forever when she became the wife of infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 31, 2024

The Story Of Mae Capone, Who Stood By Al Capone As Syphilis Destroyed His Brain

Born to Irish-American parents in Brooklyn in 1897, Mae Coughlin's life changed forever when she became the wife of infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone.

By Marco Margaritoff March 31, 2024

25 Wild Facts About Al Capone, America’s Most Notorious Mob Boss

From his $100 million fortune to his bullet-proof Cadillac to the story behind his infamous scar, these are the most fascinating facts about Al Capone.

By Joel Stice Mar 31, 2024

25 Wild Facts About Al Capone, America’s Most Notorious Mob Boss

From his $100 million fortune to his bullet-proof Cadillac to the story behind his infamous scar, these are the most fascinating facts about Al Capone.

By Joel Stice March 31, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Jared Fogle, The Former Subway Pitchman Outed As A Pedophile

From 2000 to 2015, Jared Fogle was Subway's most famous spokesperson — and a secret child predator committing horrific sex crimes.

By Austin Harvey Mar 29, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Jared Fogle, The Former Subway Pitchman Outed As A Pedophile

From 2000 to 2015, Jared Fogle was Subway's most famous spokesperson — and a secret child predator committing horrific sex crimes.

By Austin Harvey March 29, 2024

Inside The Stunning Rise And Fall Of California’s Forgotten Salton Sea

A man-made, highly saline lake in Southern California, the Salton Sea is the site of one of America's worst environmental catastrophes.

By Kiri Picone Mar 29, 2024

Inside The Stunning Rise And Fall Of California’s Forgotten Salton Sea

A man-made, highly saline lake in Southern California, the Salton Sea is the site of one of America's worst environmental catastrophes.

By Kiri Picone March 29, 2024

Inside Frank Capone’s Ruthless Crimes And Untimely Demise

Raised in Brooklyn alongside his brother Al, Frank Capone followed mobster Johnny Torrio to Chicago in the 1920s and helped build the city's crime family.

By William DeLong Mar 29, 2024

Inside Frank Capone’s Ruthless Crimes And Untimely Demise

Raised in Brooklyn alongside his brother Al, Frank Capone followed mobster Johnny Torrio to Chicago in the 1920s and helped build the city's crime family.

By William DeLong March 29, 2024

Life Inside Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, One Of The Most Polluted Areas In The United States

"Cancer Alley" is home to hundreds of chemical plants and refineries — and their industrial waste has created a health crisis for the majority-Black residents living nearby.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 28, 2024

Life Inside Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, One Of The Most Polluted Areas In The United States

"Cancer Alley" is home to hundreds of chemical plants and refineries — and their industrial waste has created a health crisis for the majority-Black residents living nearby.

By Kaleena Fraga March 28, 2024