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The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 14, 2023

The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • September 14, 2023

The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2023

The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2023

Inside The Hartford Circus Fire, The Deadly Inferno That Burned Through The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus In 1944

The Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 stands as one of the worst disasters in Connecticut history, but it’s still debated whether the tragedy was an accident or arson.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2023

Inside The Hartford Circus Fire, The Deadly Inferno That Burned Through The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus In 1944

The Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 stands as one of the worst disasters in Connecticut history, but it’s still debated whether the tragedy was an accident or arson.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2023

9 True Scary Stories That Are Almost Too Creepy To Believe

Whether it's ghosts, UFOs, or monsters, these creepy real-life stories represent the scariest tales from the annals of human history.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 13, 2023

9 True Scary Stories That Are Almost Too Creepy To Believe

Whether it's ghosts, UFOs, or monsters, these creepy real-life stories represent the scariest tales from the annals of human history.

By Natasha Ishak • September 13, 2023

33 Iconic Photos Of Mae West — And The Little-Known Story Behind The Old Hollywood Star

Actress and comedian Mae West was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1930s — and these stunning photos show why.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 12, 2023

33 Iconic Photos Of Mae West — And The Little-Known Story Behind The Old Hollywood Star

Actress and comedian Mae West was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1930s — and these stunning photos show why.

By Erin Kelly • September 12, 2023

45 Retro Images That Capture America’s Wild Love Affair With Spring Break

Go back to a time when MTV still played music videos.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 12, 2023

45 Retro Images That Capture America’s Wild Love Affair With Spring Break

Go back to a time when MTV still played music videos.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 12, 2023

Well-Preserved 3,700-Year-Old Bronze Age Brain And Skin Remains Found In Turkey

Ancient brain remains have been found four or five times before in Turkey, but this discovery marks the first time researchers have found skin still intact on ancient bodies there.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2023

Well-Preserved 3,700-Year-Old Bronze Age Brain And Skin Remains Found In Turkey

Ancient brain remains have been found four or five times before in Turkey, but this discovery marks the first time researchers have found skin still intact on ancient bodies there.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2023

Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 11, 2023

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Archaeologists Excavating The Ruins Of Saxon Palace In Poland Just Uncovered A Secret Tunnel That Had Been Hidden For Nearly 80 Years

The tunnel was discovered amid an extensive excavation of the former site of Warsaw's Saxon Palace, which was destroyed by the Nazis in 1944.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 11, 2023

A Definitive List Of History’s Creepiest Cryptids — And Where They Allegedly Live

You've heard about Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster, but they're far from the only cryptids with bone-chilling backstories.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2023

A Definitive List Of History’s Creepiest Cryptids — And Where They Allegedly Live

You've heard about Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster, but they're far from the only cryptids with bone-chilling backstories.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2023