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Inside The Controversial Life Of John Phillips, The Singer-Songwriter Behind The Mamas & The Papas

John Phillips formed the Mamas & the Papas in 1965 and wrote many of the band's greatest hits, but when the group broke up just three years later, his substance abuse overtook his life.

By Austin Harvey Sep 16, 2025

Inside The Controversial Life Of John Phillips, The Singer-Songwriter Behind The Mamas & The Papas

John Phillips formed the Mamas & the Papas in 1965 and wrote many of the band's greatest hits, but when the group broke up just three years later, his substance abuse overtook his life.

By Austin Harvey September 16, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Kennedy Family In 44 Colorized Photos

These vivid photos give a new perspective on the lives of John F. Kennedy and his siblings before their family became America's most famous political dynasty.

By Austin Harvey Sep 15, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Kennedy Family In 44 Colorized Photos

These vivid photos give a new perspective on the lives of John F. Kennedy and his siblings before their family became America's most famous political dynasty.

By Austin Harvey September 15, 2025

How Did Jimi Hendrix Die? The Full Story Behind His Tragic Demise In 1970

Jimi Hendrix's death inside a London hotel on September 18, 1970 was due to an overdose of alcohol and sleeping pills that caused him to choke on his own vomit — though some believe there's more to the story.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 14, 2025

How Did Jimi Hendrix Die? The Full Story Behind His Tragic Demise In 1970

By Marco Margaritoff September 14, 2025

The Strange History Of Flagpole Sitting, The 1920s Trend Of Perching Atop Towering Poles For Days Or Weeks On End

Sparked by a publicity stunt performed by Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly, flagpole sitting was a popular test of endurance in the United States during the 1920s, before falling out of fashion during the Great Depression.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 14, 2025

The Strange History Of Flagpole Sitting, The 1920s Trend Of Perching Atop Towering Poles For Days Or Weeks On End

By Genevieve Carlton September 14, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 13, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton September 13, 2025

ID Cards From 9/11 Victims And Survivors That Reveal The Tragedy Of America’s Worst Terrorist Attack

After New York City's Twin Towers were destroyed on September 11, 2001, rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers began uncovering tragic artifacts at Ground Zero — including some victims' damaged ID cards.

By Austin Harvey Sep 11, 2025

ID Cards From 9/11 Victims And Survivors That Reveal The Tragedy Of America’s Worst Terrorist Attack

By Austin Harvey September 11, 2025

27 Photos Of ABBA’s Meteoric Rise To International Fame In The 1970s

After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad became worldwide pop stars — but this fame would contribute to ABBA's breakup in 1982.

By Austin Harvey Sep 10, 2025

27 Photos Of ABBA’s Meteoric Rise To International Fame In The 1970s

By Austin Harvey September 10, 2025

Inside The 1970 Disappearance Of Sean Flynn, The Son Of Golden Age Hollywood Star Errol Flynn

Though Sean Flynn briefly pursued an acting career like his famous father, he realized that wartime photojournalism was his real passion — and tragically, it would also be his undoing.

By Andrew Milne Sep 9, 2025

Inside The 1970 Disappearance Of Sean Flynn, The Son Of Golden Age Hollywood Star Errol Flynn

Though Sean Flynn briefly pursued an acting career like his famous father, he realized that wartime photojournalism was his real passion — and tragically, it would also be his undoing.

By Andrew Milne September 9, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, The Unsolved Massacre Of Four Teenage Girls

On December 6, 1991, four girls were brutally murdered at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas — and the case remains unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 9, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, The Unsolved Massacre Of Four Teenage Girls

On December 6, 1991, four girls were brutally murdered at an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas — and the case remains unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton September 9, 2025