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The Blood-Soaked Life Of ‘Crazy’ Joe Gallo, The Deranged New York Mobster Who Met A Grisly End

Joe Gallo paraded his pet lion around New York, kidnapped his own bosses, and sparked two gang wars before he was finally gunned down in Little Italy in 1972.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 5, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Life Of ‘Crazy’ Joe Gallo, The Deranged New York Mobster Who Met A Grisly End

Joe Gallo paraded his pet lion around New York, kidnapped his own bosses, and sparked two gang wars before he was finally gunned down in Little Italy in 1972.

By Wyatt Redd • February 5, 2024

How Did Phil Hartman Die? Inside His Murder At The Hands Of His Wife

When comedian Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife Brynn on May 28, 1998, America was devastated — but his friends had seen the warning signs for years.

By John Kuroski • Feb 4, 2024

How Did Phil Hartman Die? Inside His Murder At The Hands Of His Wife

When comedian Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife Brynn on May 28, 1998, America was devastated — but his friends had seen the warning signs for years.

By John Kuroski • February 4, 2024

The Story Of Elsa Einstein, The Long-Suffering Second Wife Of Albert Einstein

Elsa Einstein was Albert Einstein's second wife as well as his first cousin — and she remained married to him despite his frequent affairs.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 4, 2024

The Story Of Elsa Einstein, The Long-Suffering Second Wife Of Albert Einstein

Elsa Einstein was Albert Einstein's second wife as well as his first cousin — and she remained married to him despite his frequent affairs.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 4, 2024

The 27 Club And Ten Of Its Most Shocking Deaths

The 27 Club is a group of musicians and performers who died tragically at just the age of 27. These are the stories behind its most infamous members.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 4, 2024

The 27 Club And Ten Of Its Most Shocking Deaths

The 27 Club is a group of musicians and performers who died tragically at just the age of 27. These are the stories behind its most infamous members.

By Erin Kelly • February 4, 2024

The Wild Story Of Tom Horn, The Infamous Cowboy And Hitman Of The Old West

Tom Horn was a scout for the U.S. Army, a cowboy, a deputy sheriff, and a private detective for the Pinkerton Agency. But it was his final stint as a hired gun that would lead to his demise.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Feb 3, 2024

The Wild Story Of Tom Horn, The Infamous Cowboy And Hitman Of The Old West

Tom Horn was a scout for the U.S. Army, a cowboy, a deputy sheriff, and a private detective for the Pinkerton Agency. But it was his final stint as a hired gun that would lead to his demise.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • February 3, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Ancient knife inscribed with runes found in Denmark, Roman toilet spoon unearthed in Wales, Maya jade mask discovered in Guatemala.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 2, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

Ancient knife inscribed with runes found in Denmark, Roman toilet spoon unearthed in Wales, Maya jade mask discovered in Guatemala.

By All That's Interesting • February 2, 2024

The Murky History Of The Ark Of The Covenant, The Most Sacred Relic Of The Ancient Israelites

An elaborate gold-plated, wooden chest, the Ark of the Covenant is believed to hold the original Ten Commandments — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2024

The Murky History Of The Ark Of The Covenant, The Most Sacred Relic Of The Ancient Israelites

An elaborate gold-plated, wooden chest, the Ark of the Covenant is believed to hold the original Ten Commandments — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2024

The Mysterious Death Of Danny Casolaro, The Journalist Who May Have Been Killed For Getting Too Close To The Truth

On August 10, 1991, employees at the Sheraton Hotel in Martinsburg, West Virginia found freelance journalist Danny Casolaro dead in room 517 — but who killed him?

By Jessica O'Connor • Feb 1, 2024

The Mysterious Death Of Danny Casolaro, The Journalist Who May Have Been Killed For Getting Too Close To The Truth

On August 10, 1991, employees at the Sheraton Hotel in Martinsburg, West Virginia found freelance journalist Danny Casolaro dead in room 517 — but who killed him?

By Jessica O'Connor • February 1, 2024

Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 31, 2024

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Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 31, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • Jan 30, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • January 30, 2024