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Marie Colvin: The Reporter Who Gave Up First An Eye, Then Everything, To Bear Witness

Award-winning correspondent Marie Colvin gave an eye to tell the truth on the Sri Lankan Civil War, and when civil war broke out in Syria, she gave her life.

By Mark Oliver Nov 27, 2018

Marie Colvin: The Reporter Who Gave Up First An Eye, Then Everything, To Bear Witness

Award-winning correspondent Marie Colvin gave an eye to tell the truth on the Sri Lankan Civil War, and when civil war broke out in Syria, she gave her life.

By Mark Oliver November 27, 2018

The True Story Behind Legendary Jazz Pianist Don Shirley And Green Book

Don Shirley was a piano prodigy and his passion was for classical music. But because of his race, 1950s America wanted him to stick to pop music.

By Mark Oliver Nov 26, 2018

The True Story Behind Legendary Jazz Pianist Don Shirley And Green Book

Don Shirley was a piano prodigy and his passion was for classical music. But because of his race, 1950s America wanted him to stick to pop music.

By Mark Oliver November 26, 2018

Phony Dr. John Brinkley Healed People With Goat Testicles — And Made $12 Million Doing It

In 1923, Dr. John Brinkley broadcast that he had found a cure-all for impotence and insanity alike in goat testicles — until it was discovered that he was, in fact, a quack.

By Mark Oliver Nov 26, 2018

Phony Dr. John Brinkley Healed People With Goat Testicles — And Made $12 Million Doing It

In 1923, Dr. John Brinkley broadcast that he had found a cure-all for impotence and insanity alike in goat testicles — until it was discovered that he was, in fact, a quack.

By Mark Oliver November 26, 2018

Meet Jadav Payeng: The “Forest Man Of India” Who Created An Entire Forest Himself Over 40 Years

Jadav Payeng would not sit idly by while his island home flooded and washed away. He started to plant trees. He has since created a 1,000-acre forest home to snakes, monkeys, and elephants alike.

By Gina Dimuro Nov 22, 2018

Meet Jadav Payeng: The “Forest Man Of India” Who Created An Entire Forest Himself Over 40 Years

Jadav Payeng would not sit idly by while his island home flooded and washed away. He started to plant trees. He has since created a 1,000-acre forest home to snakes, monkeys, and elephants alike.

By Gina Dimuro November 22, 2018

Port Royal Was Hailed The 17th-Century Sodom, Until Divine Intervention Destroyed It

Port Royal was called the "wickedest city on earth"; a den of pirates, prostitutes, and slavers unlike any the world had ever known. When it was destroyed in 1692, most chalked it up to divine wrath.

By Mark Oliver Nov 19, 2018

Port Royal Was Hailed The 17th-Century Sodom, Until Divine Intervention Destroyed It

Port Royal was called the "wickedest city on earth"; a den of pirates, prostitutes, and slavers unlike any the world had ever known. When it was destroyed in 1692, most chalked it up to divine wrath.

By Mark Oliver November 19, 2018

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Death: The Tragic Helicopter Accident That Ended A Star’s Meteoric Rise

Stevie Ray Vaughan is often credited with reviving blues guitar in his heyday, but his spectacular musical career was cut short by a tragic helicopter accident when he was just 35.

By William DeLong Nov 18, 2018

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Death: The Tragic Helicopter Accident That Ended A Star’s Meteoric Rise

Stevie Ray Vaughan is often credited with reviving blues guitar in his heyday, but his spectacular musical career was cut short by a tragic helicopter accident when he was just 35.

By William DeLong November 18, 2018

31 Vintage Crime Scenes Brought To Life In Stunningly Gruesome Color

These colorized versions of vintage black-and-white crime scene photos reveal a unique perspective on the murders, mobsters, and mayhem of decades past.

By Caroline Redmond Nov 17, 2018

31 Vintage Crime Scenes Brought To Life In Stunningly Gruesome Color

These colorized versions of vintage black-and-white crime scene photos reveal a unique perspective on the murders, mobsters, and mayhem of decades past.

By Caroline Redmond November 17, 2018
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