american history

How Lucky Luciano Became The Godfather Of American Organized Crime

Charles "Lucky" Luciano organized the many warring factions of New York City's underground into five crime families — and put himself at the helm of it all.

By Carly Silver • Apr 23, 2024

How Lucky Luciano Became The Godfather Of American Organized Crime

Charles "Lucky" Luciano organized the many warring factions of New York City's underground into five crime families — and put himself at the helm of it all.

By Carly Silver • April 23, 2024

The Story Of Whitey Bulger, From Mob Boss To FBI Informant To Fugitive

From 1978 to 1995, James "Whitey" Bulger reigned as boss of the Winter Hill Gang in Somerville, Massachusetts — while secretly working with the FBI.

By Mark Oliver • Apr 23, 2024

The Story Of Whitey Bulger, From Mob Boss To FBI Informant To Fugitive

From 1978 to 1995, James "Whitey" Bulger reigned as boss of the Winter Hill Gang in Somerville, Massachusetts — while secretly working with the FBI.

By Mark Oliver • April 23, 2024

How Jimmy Keene Helped The FBI Put Suspected Serial Killer Larry Hall Behind Bars For Good

Jimmy Keene was facing a 10-year prison sentence on a conspiracy charge in 1996 when the FBI asked him to go undercover and get Larry Hall to admit to murder.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 22, 2024

How Jimmy Keene Helped The FBI Put Suspected Serial Killer Larry Hall Behind Bars For Good

Jimmy Keene was facing a 10-year prison sentence on a conspiracy charge in 1996 when the FBI asked him to go undercover and get Larry Hall to admit to murder.

By Amber Morgan • April 22, 2024

The Story Of Frank Costello, The Legendary Mob Boss Who Inspired ‘The Godfather’

Luciano family boss Frank Costello survived gang wars, police scrutiny, and an assassination attempt while becoming one of history's wealthiest mobsters.

By Katie Serena • Apr 22, 2024

The Story Of Frank Costello, The Legendary Mob Boss Who Inspired ‘The Godfather’

Luciano family boss Frank Costello survived gang wars, police scrutiny, and an assassination attempt while becoming one of history's wealthiest mobsters.

By Katie Serena • April 22, 2024

The Story Of Carlos Marcello, The New Orleans Mob Boss Who Claimed He Ordered President Kennedy’s Assassination

Known as "The Godfather" of the New Orleans Mafia, Carlos Marcello was a prime target of President Kennedy's campaign against organized crime.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 21, 2024

The Story Of Carlos Marcello, The New Orleans Mob Boss Who Claimed He Ordered President Kennedy’s Assassination

Known as "The Godfather" of the New Orleans Mafia, Carlos Marcello was a prime target of President Kennedy's campaign against organized crime.

By Neil Patmore • April 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 • 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