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9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 28, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 28, 2022

How The Tommy Gun Went From A Weapon Of ‘Law And Order’ To A Favorite Of Notorious Criminals

The Tommy gun was intended to be a military weapon, but as organized crime skyrocketed during Prohibition and the Great Depression, it soon became the firearm of choice for gangsters like Al Capone.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jun 27, 2022

How The Tommy Gun Went From A Weapon Of ‘Law And Order’ To A Favorite Of Notorious Criminals

The Tommy gun was intended to be a military weapon, but as organized crime skyrocketed during Prohibition and the Great Depression, it soon became the firearm of choice for gangsters like Al Capone.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • June 27, 2022

Inside Pamukkale And The Mystical ‘Cotton Castle’ Healing Pools Of Turkey

Filled with calcium-coated cliffs and mineral pools, Pamukkale is a UNESCO Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

By Katie Serena • Jun 25, 2022

Inside Pamukkale And The Mystical ‘Cotton Castle’ Healing Pools Of Turkey

Filled with calcium-coated cliffs and mineral pools, Pamukkale is a UNESCO Heritage Site in southwestern Turkey that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

By Katie Serena • June 25, 2022

Inside The Tragic Murder Of Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby’s Son Who Was Killed In Cold Blood

On January 16, 1997, Ennis Cosby pulled his car over to the side of a Los Angeles interstate to change a tire and was brutally gunned down by Mikhail Markhasev during a failed robbery.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 24, 2022

Inside The Tragic Murder Of Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby’s Son Who Was Killed In Cold Blood

On January 16, 1997, Ennis Cosby pulled his car over to the side of a Los Angeles interstate to change a tire and was brutally gunned down by Mikhail Markhasev during a failed robbery.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 24, 2022

Meet Adam Weishaupt, The German Philosopher Who Founded The Illuminati In 1776

While many are familiar with conspiracy theories claiming that the Illuminati had a hand in events like the French Revolution or the assassination of John F. Kennedy, few know the story of the organization's founder, Adam Weishaupt.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 23, 2022

Meet Adam Weishaupt, The German Philosopher Who Founded The Illuminati In 1776

While many are familiar with conspiracy theories claiming that the Illuminati had a hand in events like the French Revolution or the assassination of John F. Kennedy, few know the story of the organization's founder, Adam Weishaupt.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 23, 2022

33 Photos Of History’s Greatest Musicians Just Before They Made It Big

From Jimi Hendrix jamming in the Army to Lady Gaga playing dive bars, see some of history's most iconic rock stars on the cusp of fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 23, 2022

33 Photos Of History’s Greatest Musicians Just Before They Made It Big

From Jimi Hendrix jamming in the Army to Lady Gaga playing dive bars, see some of history's most iconic rock stars on the cusp of fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 23, 2022

Inside The Unparalleled Death Spiral Of St. Louis In 33 Eerie Images

Throughout the early 20th century, St. Louis, Missouri, was among the most progressive and prosperous towns in America. So what turned the Gateway City into a crime-ridden ghost town?

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 22, 2022

Inside The Unparalleled Death Spiral Of St. Louis In 33 Eerie Images

Throughout the early 20th century, St. Louis, Missouri, was among the most progressive and prosperous towns in America. So what turned the Gateway City into a crime-ridden ghost town?

By Marco Margaritoff • June 22, 2022

44 Gritty Images Of New York’s Bowery, From Street Gangs To Punk Rock

Once lined with flophouses, brothels, and gambling dens, New York's Bowery was originally a rural road that has since become a destination for the city's nightlife.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2022

44 Gritty Images Of New York’s Bowery, From Street Gangs To Punk Rock

Once lined with flophouses, brothels, and gambling dens, New York's Bowery was originally a rural road that has since become a destination for the city's nightlife.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2022

The Wild Story Of William Leonard Pickard, The ‘Acid King’ Who Once Made 90 Percent Of The World’s LSD

When William Leonard Pickard was arrested by the DEA in November 2000, agents allegedly seized enough acid for 400 million trips from his missile silo lab in Kansas.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 14, 2022

The Wild Story Of William Leonard Pickard, The ‘Acid King’ Who Once Made 90 Percent Of The World’s LSD

When William Leonard Pickard was arrested by the DEA in November 2000, agents allegedly seized enough acid for 400 million trips from his missile silo lab in Kansas.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 14, 2022