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History Buff Finds Rare Scrap Of George Washington’s Wartime Tent At Goodwill Auction

Richard "Dana" Moore found the tent scrap at a Goodwill auction two years ago, and experts recently confirmed that it was part of a tent that George Washington used in 1778.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 10, 2024

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History Buff Finds Rare Scrap Of George Washington’s Wartime Tent At Goodwill Auction

Richard "Dana" Moore found the tent scrap at a Goodwill auction two years ago, and experts recently confirmed that it was part of a tent that George Washington used in 1778.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 10, 2024

How Hercules Mulligan Spied On The British And Saved George Washington During The Revolutionary War

Although he was an Irish tailor for the Redcoats, Hercules Mulligan was also a secret member of the Sons of Liberty — and the perfect Patriot spy during the American Revolution.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 10, 2024

How Hercules Mulligan Spied On The British And Saved George Washington During The Revolutionary War

Although he was an Irish tailor for the Redcoats, Hercules Mulligan was also a secret member of the Sons of Liberty — and the perfect Patriot spy during the American Revolution.

By Natasha Ishak • July 10, 2024

The Story Of Asha Degree, The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Mysteriously Vanished In 2000

Asha Degree's disappearance baffled police when she went missing from her North Carolina home in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 2000. Today, they still don't know where she is.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 9, 2024

The Story Of Asha Degree, The 9-Year-Old Girl Who Mysteriously Vanished In 2000

Asha Degree's disappearance baffled police when she went missing from her North Carolina home in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 2000. Today, they still don't know where she is.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 9, 2024

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 8, 2024

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 8, 2024

33 Photos Of Lepke’s Murder Inc., The Mob’s Most Brutal Hit Squad

Throughout the 1930s, Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and Albert Anastasia led a vicious gang of hitmen who killed their rivals in gruesome ways — but one of Murder Inc.'s own members turned informer and led to the organization's downfall in the early '40s.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 7, 2024

33 Photos Of Lepke’s Murder Inc., The Mob’s Most Brutal Hit Squad

Throughout the 1930s, Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and Albert Anastasia led a vicious gang of hitmen who killed their rivals in gruesome ways — but one of Murder Inc.'s own members turned informer and led to the organization's downfall in the early '40s.

By Mark Oliver • July 7, 2024

Leopold And Loeb, The Rich Teens Who Killed A Boy Just To See If They Could Commit The ‘Perfect Crime’

Teenage lovers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb thought they were smart enough to kidnap and murder 14-year-old Bobby Franks without getting caught — but within 10 days of the crime, they both confessed.

By Katie Serena • Jul 7, 2024

Leopold And Loeb, The Rich Teens Who Killed A Boy Just To See If They Could Commit The ‘Perfect Crime’

Teenage lovers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb thought they were smart enough to kidnap and murder 14-year-old Bobby Franks without getting caught — but within 10 days of the crime, they both confessed.

By Katie Serena • July 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of John Dillinger, The Infamous Tommy Gun-Wielding Gangster Of Depression-Era America

Between 1933 and 1934, John Dillinger and his fearsome gang terrorized the Midwest while robbing banks and organizing prison breaks — and soon he was the most wanted "public enemy" in the country.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of John Dillinger, The Infamous Tommy Gun-Wielding Gangster Of Depression-Era America

Between 1933 and 1934, John Dillinger and his fearsome gang terrorized the Midwest while robbing banks and organizing prison breaks — and soon he was the most wanted "public enemy" in the country.

By Richard Stockton • July 7, 2024

33 Haunting Photos Of Gary, Indiana — ‘The Most Miserable City In America’

Racism, economic decline, and violence left the city of Gary, Indiana in ruins in the 1970s. It hasn't recovered since.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 7, 2024

33 Haunting Photos Of Gary, Indiana — ‘The Most Miserable City In America’

Racism, economic decline, and violence left the city of Gary, Indiana in ruins in the 1970s. It hasn't recovered since.

By Natasha Ishak • July 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • July 7, 2024

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

A decorated Army veteran, Timothy McVeigh carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever seen in the United States.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 6, 2024

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

A decorated Army veteran, Timothy McVeigh carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever seen in the United States.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 6, 2024

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

For 18 years, Beth Holloway searched for her missing daughter Natalee — until Joran van der Sloot finally admitted to killing her in 2023.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2024

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

For 18 years, Beth Holloway searched for her missing daughter Natalee — until Joran van der Sloot finally admitted to killing her in 2023.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2024

The Shocking Death Of Ray Liotta — And The Incredible Legacy He Left Behind

On May 26, 2022, Goodfellas star Ray Liotta died in his sleep at age 67 — and the cause was later revealed to be a combination of heart and respiratory issues.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 4, 2024

The Shocking Death Of Ray Liotta — And The Incredible Legacy He Left Behind

On May 26, 2022, Goodfellas star Ray Liotta died in his sleep at age 67 — and the cause was later revealed to be a combination of heart and respiratory issues.

By Austin Harvey • July 4, 2024