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The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 16, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey • April 16, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 14, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 14, 2026

Bruno Hauptmann Was Executed For Killing Charles Lindbergh’s Son. Did He Really Do It?

The kidnapping of one-year-old Charles Lindbergh Jr. in 1932 was dubbed the "crime of the century," and the overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence pointed to Bruno Hauptmann as the culprit.

By Rivy Lyon • Apr 13, 2026

Bruno Hauptmann Was Executed For Killing Charles Lindbergh’s Son. Did He Really Do It?

The kidnapping of one-year-old Charles Lindbergh Jr. in 1932 was dubbed the "crime of the century," and the overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence pointed to Bruno Hauptmann as the culprit.

By Rivy Lyon • April 13, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2026

Nub City, The Small Florida Town That Was Once Part Of A Grisly Insurance Scam

In the early 1960s, insurance companies sent investigators to Vernon, Florida, to determine why nearly 10 percent of the town's residents had filed claims for lost limbs. They uncovered a shocking fraud scheme.

By Gabe Paoletti • Apr 12, 2026

Nub City, The Small Florida Town That Was Once Part Of A Grisly Insurance Scam

In the early 1960s, insurance companies sent investigators to Vernon, Florida, to determine why nearly 10 percent of the town's residents had filed claims for lost limbs. They uncovered a shocking fraud scheme.

By Gabe Paoletti • April 12, 2026

The Perplexing History Of The Eleusinian Mysteries, The Ancient Greek Rites That Remain Unknown To This Day

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret rites held to initiate members into the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and they were said to involve hallucinogenic substances and "dreadful, terrifying" objects.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 12, 2026

The Perplexing History Of The Eleusinian Mysteries, The Ancient Greek Rites That Remain Unknown To This Day

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret rites held to initiate members into the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and they were said to involve hallucinogenic substances and "dreadful, terrifying" objects.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 12, 2026

How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

On October 29, 1929, investors lost more than $25 billion during the Black Tuesday stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2026

How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

On October 29, 1929, investors lost more than $25 billion during the Black Tuesday stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2026

Wind Farm Construction In England Has Turned Up Ancient Ruins Including A Roman Villa And A Neolithic Burial Mound

In addition to the villa and the burial mound, archaeologists uncovered a chair leg shaped like a lion's head and a serpentine vessel handle they've named "Norfolk Nessie."

By Cara Johnson • Apr 9, 2026

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Wind Farm Construction In England Has Turned Up Ancient Ruins Including A Roman Villa And A Neolithic Burial Mound

In addition to the villa and the burial mound, archaeologists uncovered a chair leg shaped like a lion's head and a serpentine vessel handle they've named "Norfolk Nessie."

By Cara Johnson • April 9, 2026

Frederick Fleet, The Titanic Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Frederick Fleet quickly raised the alarm after spotting an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, but it was too late for the Titanic to avoid a catastrophic collision.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 8, 2026

Frederick Fleet, The Titanic Lookout Who Was The First Person To Spot The Iceberg

Frederick Fleet quickly raised the alarm after spotting an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, but it was too late for the Titanic to avoid a catastrophic collision.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 8, 2026