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Johnny Ringo Took On Doc Holliday And The Earp Brothers — Then Died Mysteriously

Johnny Ringo was found shot in the head near Tombstone, Arizona on July 13, 1882 — not long after making enemies with Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp.

By Daniel Rennie • Aug 1, 2024

Johnny Ringo Took On Doc Holliday And The Earp Brothers — Then Died Mysteriously

Johnny Ringo was found shot in the head near Tombstone, Arizona on July 13, 1882 — not long after making enemies with Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp.

By Daniel Rennie • August 1, 2024

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2024

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2024

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2024

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2024

Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2024

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Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2024

A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2024

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A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 30, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • July 30, 2024

The Life And Death Of Susan Berman, The Mobster’s Daughter Who Was Murdered By Robert Durst

When journalist and author Susan Berman was found murdered inside her Beverly Hills home in 2000, some suspected she had been shot by mobsters. Instead, the killer was her best friend — real estate heir Robert Durst.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 30, 2024

The Life And Death Of Susan Berman, The Mobster’s Daughter Who Was Murdered By Robert Durst

When journalist and author Susan Berman was found murdered inside her Beverly Hills home in 2000, some suspected she had been shot by mobsters. Instead, the killer was her best friend — real estate heir Robert Durst.

By Amber Morgan • July 30, 2024

Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2024

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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2024

How Jesse James Went From A Civil War Bandit To An American Folk Legend

Jesse James and his James-Younger Gang robbed Republican businesses following the Civil War — and became a national celebrity in the process.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 30, 2024

How Jesse James Went From A Civil War Bandit To An American Folk Legend

Jesse James and his James-Younger Gang robbed Republican businesses following the Civil War — and became a national celebrity in the process.

By Richard Stockton • July 30, 2024