American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 25, 2023

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Letter From Christopher Columbus Documenting His Voyage To The Americas Sells At Auction For $3.9 Million

This is the first legitimate sale of a copy of the 1493 letter in decades, as recent attempts have been stymied by forgeries and thefts.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 25, 2023

The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey Oct 24, 2023

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The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey October 24, 2023

9 Allegedly Haunted Paintings — And The Disturbing True Stories Behind Them

From the chilling "Anguished Man" to the work of John Wayne Gacy, these supposedly haunted paintings and the circumstances surrounding their creation are enough to send shivers down your spine.

By Austin Harvey Oct 23, 2023

9 Allegedly Haunted Paintings — And The Disturbing True Stories Behind Them

From the chilling "Anguished Man" to the work of John Wayne Gacy, these supposedly haunted paintings and the circumstances surrounding their creation are enough to send shivers down your spine.

By Austin Harvey October 23, 2023

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

When Susan Powell vanished in December 2009, police found her phone in her husband's car along with her blood in their house. Three years later, Josh Powell killed their two sons before taking his own life.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 21, 2023

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

By Marco Margaritoff October 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak Oct 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak October 21, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Gary Hilton, The ‘National Forest Killer’ Who Stalked Blood Mountain

Between 2005 and 2008, Gary Hilton stalked hiking trails across the American South, searching for people to mutilate. He took at least four victims before he was finally caught.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 20, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Gary Hilton, The ‘National Forest Killer’ Who Stalked Blood Mountain

Between 2005 and 2008, Gary Hilton stalked hiking trails across the American South, searching for people to mutilate. He took at least four victims before he was finally caught.

By Marco Margaritoff October 20, 2023

Elvis And Priscilla Cutting Wedding Cake

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 16, 2023

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga October 16, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton Oct 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton October 15, 2023