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The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

Between 1988 and 2003, John Jamelske abducted women and girls as young as 14 and held them as prisoners in his secret bunker — where he raped them daily.

By Neil Patmore Dec 8, 2022

The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

Between 1988 and 2003, John Jamelske abducted women and girls as young as 14 and held them as prisoners in his secret bunker — where he raped them daily.

By Neil Patmore December 8, 2022

How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

Since being discovered in 1957, the "Boy In The Box" case baffled Philadelphia police. But thanks to genetic testing, the four-year-old victim has been revealed to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 8, 2022

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How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

Since being discovered in 1957, the "Boy In The Box" case baffled Philadelphia police. But thanks to genetic testing, the four-year-old victim has been revealed to be Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

By Kaleena Fraga December 8, 2022

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

While Prohibition was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933, speakeasies popped up across the nation as places where people could buy alcohol illegally.

By Austin Harvey Dec 7, 2022

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

While Prohibition was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933, speakeasies popped up across the nation as places where people could buy alcohol illegally.

By Austin Harvey December 7, 2022

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

From 1765 to 1996, Ireland’s laundry institutions claimed to help vulnerable women and girls. Instead, they forced them into prison-like conditions.

By Genevieve Carlton Dec 7, 2022

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

From 1765 to 1996, Ireland’s laundry institutions claimed to help vulnerable women and girls. Instead, they forced them into prison-like conditions.

By Genevieve Carlton December 7, 2022

Mysterious Structure Seen Poking Out Of Florida Beach Determined To Be A Shipwreck From the 1800s

Archaeologists believe that the vessel sank sometime in the 19th century when ships were as prevalent as "Amazon trucks."

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 7, 2022

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Mysterious Structure Seen Poking Out Of Florida Beach Determined To Be A Shipwreck From the 1800s

Archaeologists believe that the vessel sank sometime in the 19th century when ships were as prevalent as "Amazon trucks."

By Kaleena Fraga December 7, 2022

The Long-Lost Remains Of The Last Known Tasmanian Tiger Were Just Found In A Museum Cupboard

The thylacine died in 1936 at the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart, Tasmania, but zoo records failed to document the whereabouts of the tiger's remains, leading many experts to fear they had been lost forever.

By Austin Harvey Dec 7, 2022

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The Long-Lost Remains Of The Last Known Tasmanian Tiger Were Just Found In A Museum Cupboard

By Austin Harvey December 7, 2022

The Tragedy Of Carlie Brucia, The 11-Year-Old Who Was Abducted From A Carwash In Broad Daylight

In February 2004, Carlie Brucia was kidnapped from a Florida carwash a mile from her house — and found dead just a few days later in a field behind a church.

By Neil Patmore Dec 7, 2022

The Tragedy Of Carlie Brucia, The 11-Year-Old Who Was Abducted From A Carwash In Broad Daylight

In February 2004, Carlie Brucia was kidnapped from a Florida carwash a mile from her house — and found dead just a few days later in a field behind a church.

By Neil Patmore December 7, 2022

This Is What 18 Famous Figures Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive Today

Photographer Alper Yesiltas uses artificial intelligence to imagine what departed icons like Princess Diana and Michael Jackson would look like if they lived — and the results are haunting.

By Erin Kelly Dec 6, 2022

This Is What 18 Famous Figures Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive Today

Photographer Alper Yesiltas uses artificial intelligence to imagine what departed icons like Princess Diana and Michael Jackson would look like if they lived — and the results are haunting.

By Erin Kelly December 6, 2022

Inside The Chilling Story Of Charlie Chop-Off, The Child Serial Killer Who Was Never Caught

In gritty 1970s New York, an unidentified serial killer known as "Charlie Chop-Off" targeted young Black and Puerto Rican boys and viciously mutilated their genitals — and he was never caught.

By Genevieve Carlton Dec 6, 2022

Inside The Chilling Story Of Charlie Chop-Off, The Child Serial Killer Who Was Never Caught

In gritty 1970s New York, an unidentified serial killer known as "Charlie Chop-Off" targeted young Black and Puerto Rican boys and viciously mutilated their genitals — and he was never caught.

By Genevieve Carlton December 6, 2022

A Hoard Of Ancient Roman Coins Was Just Authenticated — And Potentially Proves The Existence Of A Lost Emperor

For centuries, the only evidence historians had of the Roman Emperor Sponsian was this hoard of coins bearing his visage that were found in 1713, and many believed them to be fakes.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 6, 2022

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The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

The Bone-Chilling Story Of John Jamelske, The ‘Syracuse Dungeon Master’

How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

How The Creepy Case Of The ‘Boy In The Box’ Was Finally Solved After 65 Years

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

44 Vintage Photos Of Speakeasies, The Underground Bars Of Prohibition-Era America

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

How Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries Abused Thousands Of ‘Fallen’ Women For Centuries

Mysterious Structure Seen Poking Out Of Florida Beach Determined To Be A Shipwreck From the 1800s

Mysterious Structure Seen Poking Out Of Florida Beach Determined To Be A Shipwreck From the 1800s

The Long-Lost Remains Of The Last Known Tasmanian Tiger Were Just Found In A Museum Cupboard

The Long-Lost Remains Of The Last Known Tasmanian Tiger Were Just Found In A Museum Cupboard

The Tragedy Of Carlie Brucia, The 11-Year-Old Who Was Abducted From A Carwash In Broad Daylight

The Tragedy Of Carlie Brucia, The 11-Year-Old Who Was Abducted From A Carwash In Broad Daylight

This Is What 18 Famous Figures Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive Today

This Is What 18 Famous Figures Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive Today

Inside The Chilling Story Of Charlie Chop-Off, The Child Serial Killer Who Was Never Caught

Inside The Chilling Story Of Charlie Chop-Off, The Child Serial Killer Who Was Never Caught

A Hoard Of Ancient Roman Coins Was Just Authenticated — And Potentially Proves The Existence Of A Lost Emperor

A Hoard Of Ancient Roman Coins Was Just Authenticated — And Potentially Proves The Existence Of A Lost Emperor

31 Images That Capture The Height Of Arcade Culture Of The ’70s And ’80s

31 Images That Capture The Height Of Arcade Culture Of The ’70s And ’80s

Inside The Grisly Murder Of Mackenzie Cowell At The Hands Of Her Serial Killer-Obsessed Classmate

Inside The Grisly Murder Of Mackenzie Cowell At The Hands Of Her Serial Killer-Obsessed Classmate