modern history

How Franca Viola Changed Italian Society By Taking A Brave Stand Against ‘Reparatory Marriage’

In 1965, Franca Viola was abducted and raped by her ex-boyfriend Filippo Melodia, who expected that she would be forced to marry him to avoid "dishonor." But Viola refused.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2026

How Franca Viola Changed Italian Society By Taking A Brave Stand Against ‘Reparatory Marriage’

In 1965, Franca Viola was abducted and raped by her ex-boyfriend Filippo Melodia, who expected that she would be forced to marry him to avoid "dishonor." But Viola refused.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2026

The Tragic Life Of ‘Family Feud’ Host Ray Combs

Ray Combs was a charismatic and likable, but even he couldn't take the pressure after being fired from his job.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of ‘Family Feud’ Host Ray Combs

Ray Combs was a charismatic and likable, but even he couldn't take the pressure after being fired from his job.

By Wyatt Redd • January 17, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 16, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 16, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 15, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • January 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 15, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 14, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • January 14, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 14, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • January 14, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of The Palomares Incident, When America Accidentally Dropped Four Nuclear Bombs On Spain

A U.S. B-52 bomber accidentally crashed into a KC-135 jet tanker over Spain on January 17, 1966, at the height of the Cold War, dropping thermonuclear cargo near the coastal village of Palomares.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 13, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of The Palomares Incident, When America Accidentally Dropped Four Nuclear Bombs On Spain

A U.S. B-52 bomber accidentally crashed into a KC-135 jet tanker over Spain on January 17, 1966, at the height of the Cold War, dropping thermonuclear cargo near the coastal village of Palomares.

By Ainsley Brown • January 13, 2026

How Jerry Lee Lewis’ Marriage To His 13-Year-Old Cousin Destroyed His Career

At the age of 13, Myra Gale Brown wedded 22-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis in Hernando, Mississippi — a marriage that would effectively destroy Lewis' career.

By Katie Serena • Jan 13, 2026

How Jerry Lee Lewis’ Marriage To His 13-Year-Old Cousin Destroyed His Career

At the age of 13, Myra Gale Brown wedded 22-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis in Hernando, Mississippi — a marriage that would effectively destroy Lewis' career.

By Katie Serena • January 13, 2026

Patricia Meehan, The Woman Who Vanished After A Car Crash In 1989 — Then ‘Reappeared’ Thousands Of Times

On April 20, 1989, 37-year-old Patricia Meehan crashed her car near Circle, Montana and disappeared into a nearby field. Since then, she's allegedly been sighted over 5,000 times, but her ultimate fate remains a mystery.

By Andrew Milne • Jan 12, 2026

Patricia Meehan, The Woman Who Vanished After A Car Crash In 1989 — Then ‘Reappeared’ Thousands Of Times

On April 20, 1989, 37-year-old Patricia Meehan crashed her car near Circle, Montana and disappeared into a nearby field. Since then, she's allegedly been sighted over 5,000 times, but her ultimate fate remains a mystery.

By Andrew Milne • January 12, 2026