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The True Story Of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Real-Life Horrors

A serial killer in 1950s Wisconsin, Ed Gein killed and skinned his victims, making him the real-life inspiration for Leatherface and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2024

The True Story Of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Real-Life Horrors

A serial killer in 1950s Wisconsin, Ed Gein killed and skinned his victims, making him the real-life inspiration for Leatherface and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2024

‘Let’s Roll’: The Story Of Todd Beamer’s Heroics On 9/11

Of the four planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, Flight 93 was the only one that failed to hit its intended target — in part thanks to the heroism of Todd Beamer.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2024

‘Let’s Roll’: The Story Of Todd Beamer’s Heroics On 9/11

Of the four planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, Flight 93 was the only one that failed to hit its intended target — in part thanks to the heroism of Todd Beamer.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2024

Lingchi, The Chinese Execution Method Reserved For The Most Vicious Criminals

In China from the 10th century until 1905, those convicted of crimes like high treason and mass murder could be sentenced to death by lingchi, a gruesome execution method in which victims were cut apart piece by piece until they died.

By Krissy Howard • Aug 11, 2024

Lingchi, The Chinese Execution Method Reserved For The Most Vicious Criminals

In China from the 10th century until 1905, those convicted of crimes like high treason and mass murder could be sentenced to death by lingchi, a gruesome execution method in which victims were cut apart piece by piece until they died.

By Krissy Howard • August 11, 2024

The Legendary Crimes Of John ‘Sonny’ Franzese, The Ruthless Mobster Who Ran Rackets Into His 90s

Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese hung out with Frank Sinatra, financed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and killed more people than he could even remember before he died at the age of 103 in 2020.

By Kara Goldfarb • Aug 11, 2024

The Legendary Crimes Of John ‘Sonny’ Franzese, The Ruthless Mobster Who Ran Rackets Into His 90s

Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese hung out with Frank Sinatra, financed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and killed more people than he could even remember before he died at the age of 103 in 2020.

By Kara Goldfarb • August 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • August 11, 2024

Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2024

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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2024

Ice Age Structure Made Of Bones From More Than 60 Mammoths Uncovered In Russia

"Archaeology is showing us more about how our ancestors survived in this desperately cold and hostile environment at the climax of the last ice age."

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2024

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Ice Age Structure Made Of Bones From More Than 60 Mammoths Uncovered In Russia

"Archaeology is showing us more about how our ancestors survived in this desperately cold and hostile environment at the climax of the last ice age."

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2024

What Really Happened The Evening The Silver Bridge Collapsed In 1967?

During rush hour on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River collapsed — and some believe the mythical Mothman was responsible.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2024

What Really Happened The Evening The Silver Bridge Collapsed In 1967?

During rush hour on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River collapsed — and some believe the mythical Mothman was responsible.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2024

25 Stunning Photos Of Hegra, The Ancient City That Sat Untouched For 2,000 Years

Built by a pre-Islamic society in what is now Saudi Arabia, Hegra was the second city of the Nabataean kingdom.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 10, 2024

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25 Stunning Photos Of Hegra, The Ancient City That Sat Untouched For 2,000 Years

Built by a pre-Islamic society in what is now Saudi Arabia, Hegra was the second city of the Nabataean kingdom.

By Natasha Ishak • August 10, 2024

Archaeologists Have Just Found The World’s Oldest Cheese In An Ancient Egyptian Tomb

"The material analyzed in this study is probably the most ancient archaeological solid residue of cheese ever found to date."

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 10, 2024

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Archaeologists Have Just Found The World’s Oldest Cheese In An Ancient Egyptian Tomb

"The material analyzed in this study is probably the most ancient archaeological solid residue of cheese ever found to date."

By Caroline Redmond • August 10, 2024