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This Interactive “Murder Map” Will Tell You Where You’d Most Likely Get Killed In Medieval London

The interactive map created by the University of Cambridge uses coroners' reports from 1300 and 1340 A.D. to determine where, when, and how the most murders happened.

By Bernadette Deron • Apr 21, 2025

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This Interactive “Murder Map” Will Tell You Where You’d Most Likely Get Killed In Medieval London

The interactive map created by the University of Cambridge uses coroners' reports from 1300 and 1340 A.D. to determine where, when, and how the most murders happened.

By Bernadette Deron • April 21, 2025

The Full Story Of Heath Ledger’s Death — And His Tragic Final Hours

On January 22, 2008, Australian actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28. But that's just the start of the story.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2025

The Full Story Of Heath Ledger’s Death — And His Tragic Final Hours

On January 22, 2008, Australian actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28. But that's just the start of the story.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 20, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • April 20, 2025

The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 20, 2025

The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • April 20, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Varg Vikernes, The Black Metal Musician Who Fatally Stabbed His Former Bandmate

First known as a black metal musician in his native Norway, Varg Vikernes later became infamous for his murder of former bandmate Euronymous in 1993 as well as his neo-Nazism.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 20, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Varg Vikernes, The Black Metal Musician Who Fatally Stabbed His Former Bandmate

First known as a black metal musician in his native Norway, Varg Vikernes later became infamous for his murder of former bandmate Euronymous in 1993 as well as his neo-Nazism.

By Austin Harvey • April 20, 2025

How Did Ryan Dunn Die? Inside The 130-MPH Car Crash That Claimed His Life

Stunt performer Ryan Dunn was just 34 years old when he died in a fiery car crash in Pennsylvania in June 2011 — and the details were nothing short of horrific.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2025

How Did Ryan Dunn Die? Inside The 130-MPH Car Crash That Claimed His Life

Stunt performer Ryan Dunn was just 34 years old when he died in a fiery car crash in Pennsylvania in June 2011 — and the details were nothing short of horrific.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2025

Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 19, 2025

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Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

By Natasha Ishak • April 19, 2025

The True Story Of The Oklahoma City Bombing — And The Domestic Terrorist Behind It

At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 19, 2025

The True Story Of The Oklahoma City Bombing — And The Domestic Terrorist Behind It

At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a bomb exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 19, 2025

‘The Regulars Are Coming Out!’ Inside The True Story Of Paul Revere’s Ride At The Dawn Of The American Revolution

On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn his fellow patriots that the British were approaching.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 18, 2025

‘The Regulars Are Coming Out!’ Inside The True Story Of Paul Revere’s Ride At The Dawn Of The American Revolution

On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode from Boston to Lexington and Concord to warn his fellow patriots that the British were approaching.

By Amber Morgan • April 18, 2025

Rare Discovery Of Mummified Lion Cubs, Cobras, And Crocodiles Unveiled In Egypt

"People would make devotional offerings in the form of animals as mummies. This would have more potency as a blood sacrifice, compared to stone or wooden images."

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2025

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Rare Discovery Of Mummified Lion Cubs, Cobras, And Crocodiles Unveiled In Egypt

"People would make devotional offerings in the form of animals as mummies. This would have more potency as a blood sacrifice, compared to stone or wooden images."

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2025