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How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? The Stories Of His Victims

Between 1974 and 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy murdered 30 victims across seven states — but some say we'll never truly know how many people he killed.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 1, 2023

How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? The Stories Of His Victims

Between 1974 and 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy murdered 30 victims across seven states — but some say we'll never truly know how many people he killed.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 1, 2023

Where Was The Garden Of Eden? Inside The Search For The Biblical Birthplace Of Mankind

Theorists over the centuries have said the Garden of Eden's location is in places like Mesopotamia, Ethiopia, Botswana — and even Missouri.

By Matt Crabtree • Sep 30, 2023

Where Was The Garden Of Eden? Inside The Search For The Biblical Birthplace Of Mankind

Theorists over the centuries have said the Garden of Eden's location is in places like Mesopotamia, Ethiopia, Botswana — and even Missouri.

By Matt Crabtree • September 30, 2023

David Fuller, The ‘Morgue Monster’ Who Murdered Two Women — And Sexually Abused Over 100 Corpses

After arresting Englishman David Fuller in 2020 for a pair of 1987 murders, police were shocked to find evidence that he had been using his job at a hospital to sexually abuse corpses for years.

By Maggie Donahue • Sep 29, 2023

David Fuller, The ‘Morgue Monster’ Who Murdered Two Women — And Sexually Abused Over 100 Corpses

After arresting Englishman David Fuller in 2020 for a pair of 1987 murders, police were shocked to find evidence that he had been using his job at a hospital to sexually abuse corpses for years.

By Maggie Donahue • September 29, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 24 – 30

World's oldest whisky found in a Scottish castle, unknown ancient language discovered on tablets in Turkey, 2,000-year-old makeup unearthed in the ruins of a Roman city.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 29, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 24 – 30

World's oldest whisky found in a Scottish castle, unknown ancient language discovered on tablets in Turkey, 2,000-year-old makeup unearthed in the ruins of a Roman city.

By All That's Interesting • September 29, 2023

11 Of The Creepiest Places On Earth — And What Makes Them So Haunting

Step inside the world's scariest places, from an Indian lake full of ancient skeletons to a Mexican island populated by decaying dolls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 29, 2023

11 Of The Creepiest Places On Earth — And What Makes Them So Haunting

Step inside the world's scariest places, from an Indian lake full of ancient skeletons to a Mexican island populated by decaying dolls.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 29, 2023

The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 29, 2023

The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • September 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 29, 2023

Charles Whitman, The ‘Tower Sniper’ Who Shot 45 People At The University Of Texas

On August 1, 1966, an ex-Marine named Charles Whitman fatally stabbed his wife and mother before climbing the clock tower at the University of Texas and carrying out a 90-minute rampage that left 14 dead and 31 wounded.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2023

Charles Whitman, The ‘Tower Sniper’ Who Shot 45 People At The University Of Texas

On August 1, 1966, an ex-Marine named Charles Whitman fatally stabbed his wife and mother before climbing the clock tower at the University of Texas and carrying out a 90-minute rampage that left 14 dead and 31 wounded.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2023

11 Astonishing Underground Cities Around The World, From Derinkuyu To Coober Pedy

From the caves of India to the deserts of Australia, these amazing and bewildering underground cities once housed thousands of people below the surface of the Earth.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2023

11 Astonishing Underground Cities Around The World, From Derinkuyu To Coober Pedy

From the caves of India to the deserts of Australia, these amazing and bewildering underground cities once housed thousands of people below the surface of the Earth.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2023

London Tunnels Used For Shelter During The Blitz And For Cold War Espionage May Be Turned Into An Interactive Exhibit

The tunnels at one point housed the top-secret intelligence organization that inspired the James Bond films.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 28, 2023

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London Tunnels Used For Shelter During The Blitz And For Cold War Espionage May Be Turned Into An Interactive Exhibit

The tunnels at one point housed the top-secret intelligence organization that inspired the James Bond films.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 28, 2023