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The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Nov 4, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • November 4, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 3, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly • November 3, 2018

Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 2, 2018

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Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • November 2, 2018

This Red Velvet Bag May Be The One That Held Sir Walter Raleigh’s Mummified Head After His Execution

Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason in 1618, rumors have swirled about the whereabouts of his severed head.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 2, 2018

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This Red Velvet Bag May Be The One That Held Sir Walter Raleigh’s Mummified Head After His Execution

Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason in 1618, rumors have swirled about the whereabouts of his severed head.

By Caroline Redmond • November 2, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 1, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • November 1, 2018

Freddy Geas, The Mobster Accused Of Whitey Bulger’s Murder, Tried To Cut Out His Tongue

“Freddy hated guys who abused women. Whitey was a rat who killed women. It’s probably that simple.”

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 1, 2018

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Freddy Geas, The Mobster Accused Of Whitey Bulger’s Murder, Tried To Cut Out His Tongue

“Freddy hated guys who abused women. Whitey was a rat who killed women. It’s probably that simple.”

By Bernadette Deron • November 1, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong • Oct 31, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong • October 31, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • Oct 28, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • October 28, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong • Oct 27, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong • October 27, 2018