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The Haunted History Of Buckner Mansion, The Opulent House Featured In American Horror Story: Coven

Built in New Orleans’ lush Garden District in the 19th century, Buckner Mansion has a long, spooky history rife with rumors of ghosts and other paranormal activity.

By Donna Sarkar • Dec 12, 2023

The Haunted History Of Buckner Mansion, The Opulent House Featured In American Horror Story: Coven

Built in New Orleans’ lush Garden District in the 19th century, Buckner Mansion has a long, spooky history rife with rumors of ghosts and other paranormal activity.

By Donna Sarkar • December 12, 2023

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 10, 2023

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • December 10, 2023

The Chilling Story Of George Huguely, The Star Lacrosse Player Who Brutally Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend Yeardley Love

After a two-year relationship filled with abuse that largely went ignored by others, George Huguely murdered Yeardley Love in a drunken rage inside her apartment on May 3, 2010.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 9, 2023

The Chilling Story Of George Huguely, The Star Lacrosse Player Who Brutally Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend Yeardley Love

After a two-year relationship filled with abuse that largely went ignored by others, George Huguely murdered Yeardley Love in a drunken rage inside her apartment on May 3, 2010.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 9, 2023

Inside The Ant Hill Kids, The Twisted Cult Led By Canadian ‘Prophet’ Roch Thériault

Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 8, 2023

Inside The Ant Hill Kids, The Twisted Cult Led By Canadian ‘Prophet’ Roch Thériault

Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder.

By Rivy Lyon • December 8, 2023

Rockefeller Center Is Giving Guests The Opportunity To Recreate The Famous ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper’ Photo

"The Beam" raises visitors up about 12 feet and spins them around for a gorgeous, panoramic view of New York City.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 8, 2023

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Rockefeller Center Is Giving Guests The Opportunity To Recreate The Famous ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper’ Photo

"The Beam" raises visitors up about 12 feet and spins them around for a gorgeous, panoramic view of New York City.

By Austin Harvey • December 8, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Marshall University Plane Crash, The ‘Worst Sports-Related Air Tragedy In U.S. History’

In November 1970, a plane crash killed most of the Marshall football team, the aftermath of which inspired the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 6, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Marshall University Plane Crash, The ‘Worst Sports-Related Air Tragedy In U.S. History’

In November 1970, a plane crash killed most of the Marshall football team, the aftermath of which inspired the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 6, 2023

11 Of History’s Oldest People Ever, From A Traveling Herbalist To A Red Wine Enthusiast

Who was the oldest person to ever live? Who is the oldest living person today? And how did these supercentenarians become the longest-living people in history?

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 5, 2023

11 Of History’s Oldest People Ever, From A Traveling Herbalist To A Red Wine Enthusiast

Who was the oldest person to ever live? Who is the oldest living person today? And how did these supercentenarians become the longest-living people in history?

By Kaleena Fraga • December 5, 2023

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 5, 2023

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga • December 5, 2023

Meet Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill, The Environmental Activist Who Lived In A Tree For Two Years

For 738 days, Julia "Butterfly" Hill lived 180 feet above the ground in a California redwood named Luna to prevent loggers from destroying it — and she succeeded.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 4, 2023

Meet Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill, The Environmental Activist Who Lived In A Tree For Two Years

For 738 days, Julia "Butterfly" Hill lived 180 feet above the ground in a California redwood named Luna to prevent loggers from destroying it — and she succeeded.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 4, 2023

Bomb Squad In Wales Detonates A Live Explosive That A Couple Used As A Garden Ornament For Decades

The bomb was likely used in pre-World War I naval tests sometime between 1880 and 1890.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 4, 2023

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Bomb Squad In Wales Detonates A Live Explosive That A Couple Used As A Garden Ornament For Decades

The bomb was likely used in pre-World War I naval tests sometime between 1880 and 1890.

By Austin Harvey • December 4, 2023