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The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

Evelyn McHale wrote in her suicide note that she didn't want her family to see "any part" of her body. Instead, a photo of her death would become one of the most famous photographs of all time.

By Katie Serena • Mar 20, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

Evelyn McHale wrote in her suicide note that she didn't want her family to see "any part" of her body. Instead, a photo of her death would become one of the most famous photographs of all time.

By Katie Serena • March 20, 2026

Inside The Who Concert Disaster, The Stampede That Killed 11 Young Fans In 1979

The Who concert disaster took place during the Cincinnati stop on the band's comeback tour, when 11 fans lost their lives in a stampede outside Riverside Coliseum.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 19, 2026

Inside The Who Concert Disaster, The Stampede That Killed 11 Young Fans In 1979

The Who concert disaster took place during the Cincinnati stop on the band's comeback tour, when 11 fans lost their lives in a stampede outside Riverside Coliseum.

By Rivy Lyon • March 19, 2026

11 Of The Worst Murders Ever And The Stories Behind Them

From the assassination of Gianni Versace in front of his Miami mansion to JonBenét Ramsey's unsolved killing, explore some of the most infamous murder cases in history.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 19, 2026

11 Of The Worst Murders Ever And The Stories Behind Them

From the assassination of Gianni Versace in front of his Miami mansion to JonBenét Ramsey's unsolved killing, explore some of the most infamous murder cases in history.

By Caroline Redmond • March 19, 2026

Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Tomb Covered With Massive Carvings Of Gladiators In Combat

The monument, which was constructed in the first century C.E. and stood along the bustling Appian Way, likely belonged to a wealthy individual who was involved in organizing gladiatorial battles.

By Cara Johnson • Mar 19, 2026

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Tomb Covered With Massive Carvings Of Gladiators In Combat

The monument, which was constructed in the first century C.E. and stood along the bustling Appian Way, likely belonged to a wealthy individual who was involved in organizing gladiatorial battles.

By Cara Johnson • March 19, 2026

Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Lee Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 19, 2026

Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Lee Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 19, 2026

A Blonde Bombshell, A Satanic Curse, And Rumors Of Decapitation: The Tragic Story Of Jayne Mansfield’s Death

It's falsely believed that Jayne Mansfield died when she was beheaded in a fatal June 1967 car accident, but the truth is even grislier — and much sadder.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 19, 2026

A Blonde Bombshell, A Satanic Curse, And Rumors Of Decapitation: The Tragic Story Of Jayne Mansfield’s Death

It's falsely believed that Jayne Mansfield died when she was beheaded in a fatal June 1967 car accident, but the truth is even grislier — and much sadder.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 19, 2026

The Short, Sad Life Of Dina Sanichar, The Feral Boy Who May Have Inspired ‘The Jungle Book’

After being raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Dina Sanichar was never able to speak or fully rejoin human society before dying at about 35 in 1895.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 18, 2026

The Short, Sad Life Of Dina Sanichar, The Feral Boy Who May Have Inspired ‘The Jungle Book’

After being raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, Dina Sanichar was never able to speak or fully rejoin human society before dying at about 35 in 1895.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 18, 2026

A Hiker Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Figurine Of A Bull’s Head On The Spanish Island Of Mallorca

Made sometime between 550 and 123 B.C.E. and measuring just 1.2 inches in length, this tiny relic was likely a product of the post-Talaiotic culture.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 18, 2026

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A Hiker Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Figurine Of A Bull’s Head On The Spanish Island Of Mallorca

Made sometime between 550 and 123 B.C.E. and measuring just 1.2 inches in length, this tiny relic was likely a product of the post-Talaiotic culture.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 18, 2026

Inside The Downfall Of Rich Porter, The Legendary Harlem Crack Dealer

Richard “Money Rich” Porter was pulling in $50,000 a week selling crack in New York City in the late 1980s — until he was murdered by his partner Alpo Martinez in 1990.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2026

Inside The Downfall Of Rich Porter, The Legendary Harlem Crack Dealer

Richard “Money Rich” Porter was pulling in $50,000 a week selling crack in New York City in the late 1980s — until he was murdered by his partner Alpo Martinez in 1990.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2026

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Jolene Moore stood by her before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2026

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Jolene Moore stood by her before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2026