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How Did Gary Coleman Die? Inside The Demise Of The Groundbreaking Child Actor

Gary Coleman showed great promise in the 1970s and 1980s, but on May 28, 2010, he fell down the stairs in his Utah home and suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage.

By Kristen Winiarski • Sep 19, 2022

How Did Gary Coleman Die? Inside The Demise Of The Groundbreaking Child Actor

Gary Coleman showed great promise in the 1970s and 1980s, but on May 28, 2010, he fell down the stairs in his Utah home and suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage.

By Kristen Winiarski • September 19, 2022

Inside The Bone-Chilling Legend Of Black Shuck, The Hellhound Of The English Countryside

Known as Black Shuck, Old Shuck, or sometimes just Shuck, this “devil dog” with glowing eyes has supposedly terrorized England for centuries.

By William DeLong • Sep 18, 2022

Inside The Bone-Chilling Legend Of Black Shuck, The Hellhound Of The English Countryside

Known as Black Shuck, Old Shuck, or sometimes just Shuck, this “devil dog” with glowing eyes has supposedly terrorized England for centuries.

By William DeLong • September 18, 2022

The Paranormal Life Of Hans Holzer, America’s First Ghost Hunter

A world-renowned paranormal researcher and the inspiration for "Ghostbusters," Hans Holzer wrote more than 140 books about his work, including his investigation of the Long Island home that inspired "The Amityville Horror."

By Kathryn Olvera • Sep 18, 2022

The Paranormal Life Of Hans Holzer, America’s First Ghost Hunter

A world-renowned paranormal researcher and the inspiration for "Ghostbusters," Hans Holzer wrote more than 140 books about his work, including his investigation of the Long Island home that inspired "The Amityville Horror."

By Kathryn Olvera • September 18, 2022

From Stoner To Merchant Of Death: David Packouz And The Absurd True Story Of ‘War Dogs’

David Packouz went from Miami stoner to international gun runner — all before his 30th birthday.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 17, 2022

From Stoner To Merchant Of Death: David Packouz And The Absurd True Story Of ‘War Dogs’

David Packouz went from Miami stoner to international gun runner — all before his 30th birthday.

By Andrew Milne • September 17, 2022

Unraveling The Mystery Of The Babushka Lady Who Witnessed JFK’s Assassination

As John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, a woman wearing a headscarf looked on from the grassy knoll. To this day, the identity of the "Babushka Lady" remains a mystery — and the source of dozens of conspiracy theories.

By Katie Serena • Sep 17, 2022

Unraveling The Mystery Of The Babushka Lady Who Witnessed JFK’s Assassination

As John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, a woman wearing a headscarf looked on from the grassy knoll. To this day, the identity of the "Babushka Lady" remains a mystery — and the source of dozens of conspiracy theories.

By Katie Serena • September 17, 2022

This Week In History News, Sept. 11 – 17

Jurassic vomit unearthed in Utah, possible tomb of Queen Nefertiti found in Egypt, Dead Sea Scroll fragment located in Montana.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 16, 2022

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This Week In History News, Sept. 11 – 17

Jurassic vomit unearthed in Utah, possible tomb of Queen Nefertiti found in Egypt, Dead Sea Scroll fragment located in Montana.

By All That's Interesting • September 16, 2022

A Massive Mexican Rail Project Just Revealed An Ancient Maya City With 300 Buildings Near Cancún

Officials are calling the site that was unearthed in the path of the Maya Train project "Paamul II."

By Austin Harvey • Sep 16, 2022

A Massive Mexican Rail Project Just Revealed An Ancient Maya City With 300 Buildings Near Cancún

Officials are calling the site that was unearthed in the path of the Maya Train project "Paamul II."

By Austin Harvey • September 16, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • Sep 15, 2022

Inside The Destruction Of 11 Historic American Landmarks — And The Uninspired Structures That Took Their Place

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more "modernized" buildings.

By Cara Johnson • September 15, 2022

Renowned Archaeologist Claims That He May Have Found The Lost Mummy Of Queen Nefertiti

Queen Nefertiti lived in ancient Egypt between 1370 and 1330 B.C.E and was the mother of Tutankhamun, or King Tut.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 15, 2022

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Renowned Archaeologist Claims That He May Have Found The Lost Mummy Of Queen Nefertiti

Queen Nefertiti lived in ancient Egypt between 1370 and 1330 B.C.E and was the mother of Tutankhamun, or King Tut.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 15, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who Pushed Spain Into The Modernist Era

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

By Erin Kelly • September 14, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 14, 2022

Inside The True Story Of Pocahontas That Disney Didn’t Tell

A Native American woman who fostered peace between the Powhatan people and English settlers in the 1600s, Pocahontas paid dearly for her kindness.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 14, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore • Sep 13, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore • September 13, 2022