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The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 8, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • October 8, 2022

This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Oct. 2 – 8

Ancient Hercules statue uncovered in Greece, 2,600-year-old cheese found in Egypt, 2,000-year-old Roman statues destroyed in the Vatican.

By All That's Interesting • October 7, 2022

The Glasses Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Wore In Prison Go On Sale For $150,000

In addition to Dahmer's glasses, interested parties can also buy the serial killer's Bible, family photos, and legal documents.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 6, 2022

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The Glasses Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Wore In Prison Go On Sale For $150,000

In addition to Dahmer's glasses, interested parties can also buy the serial killer's Bible, family photos, and legal documents.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 6, 2022

An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 6, 2022

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An American Tourist Just Smashed Two Ancient Roman Statues In The Vatican After Being Denied Permission To See The Pope

The busted-up busts were of "minor figures" but were nailed to their displays inside the Galleria Chiaramonte of the Museo Chariamonti, part of the Vatican Museums.

By Austin Harvey • October 6, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • Oct 5, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • October 5, 2022

The Chilling Case Of Daniel LaPlante, The 17-Year-Old Who Raped And Murdered A Pregnant Mom — Then Drowned Her Two Kids

After tormenting the family of a girl he was stalking by secretly living inside their walls for several weeks, Daniel LaPlante committed his worst crime yet when he broke into the home of Priscilla Gustafson in December 1987.

By Neil Patmore • Oct 4, 2022

The Chilling Case Of Daniel LaPlante, The 17-Year-Old Who Raped And Murdered A Pregnant Mom — Then Drowned Her Two Kids

After tormenting the family of a girl he was stalking by secretly living inside their walls for several weeks, Daniel LaPlante committed his worst crime yet when he broke into the home of Priscilla Gustafson in December 1987.

By Neil Patmore • October 4, 2022

The Depraved Crimes Of Tony Costa, The ‘Cape Cod Vampire’ Who Terrorized Massachusetts In The 1960s

Tony Costa was convicted of brutally murdering and dismembering Patricia Walsh and Mary Anne Wysocki in 1969, but he's suspected of killing as many as eight women over a three-year period.

By Neil Patmore • Oct 4, 2022

The Depraved Crimes Of Tony Costa, The ‘Cape Cod Vampire’ Who Terrorized Massachusetts In The 1960s

Tony Costa was convicted of brutally murdering and dismembering Patricia Walsh and Mary Anne Wysocki in 1969, but he's suspected of killing as many as eight women over a three-year period.

By Neil Patmore • October 4, 2022

The Tragic Life Of Henry Rathbone, The Man Who Tried To Stop Lincoln’s Assassin — And Went Insane Because Of It

Union Army Major Henry Rathbone spent his life wracked with guilt after he wasn't able to stop John Wilkes Booth, causing his mental health to eventually deteriorate so much that he murdered his wife in 1883.

By Jessica O'Connor • Oct 3, 2022

The Tragic Life Of Henry Rathbone, The Man Who Tried To Stop Lincoln’s Assassin — And Went Insane Because Of It

Union Army Major Henry Rathbone spent his life wracked with guilt after he wasn't able to stop John Wilkes Booth, causing his mental health to eventually deteriorate so much that he murdered his wife in 1883.

By Jessica O'Connor • October 3, 2022

Couple Dyes Waterfall Blue For Gender Reveal Party — And Contaminates A Drought-Stricken Town’s Water Supply

Cachoeira Queima-Pé in Brazil supplies fresh water to the nearby city of Tangará da Serra, which has faced severe droughts for the past few years.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 3, 2022

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Couple Dyes Waterfall Blue For Gender Reveal Party — And Contaminates A Drought-Stricken Town’s Water Supply

Cachoeira Queima-Pé in Brazil supplies fresh water to the nearby city of Tangará da Serra, which has faced severe droughts for the past few years.

By Austin Harvey • October 3, 2022