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The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 27, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 27, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 26, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • November 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • Nov 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • November 26, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • November 25, 2022

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

Though history books referencing Robert E. Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox put forth a straightforward narrative of how the Civil War ended, the truth is much more complex.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2022

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

Though history books referencing Robert E. Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox put forth a straightforward narrative of how the Civil War ended, the truth is much more complex.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2022

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Alberta Williams King is often viewed as a footnote to the Martin Luther King Jr. story, she played a crucial role in shaping her son's thinking about race in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2022

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Alberta Williams King is often viewed as a footnote to the Martin Luther King Jr. story, she played a crucial role in shaping her son's thinking about race in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2022

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

After American airspace was closed following the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were forced to divert to Gander Airport in Newfoundland — then the local community came together to care for thousands of stranded passengers.

By Carissa Chesanek • Nov 24, 2022

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

After American airspace was closed following the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were forced to divert to Gander Airport in Newfoundland — then the local community came together to care for thousands of stranded passengers.

By Carissa Chesanek • November 24, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 23, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 23, 2022