modern history

How Elisabeth Fritzl Was Imprisoned For 24 Years By Her Father Josef

Elisabeth Fritzl spent over two decades confined to a dirt-walled cellar while being tortured at the hands of her father, Josef Fritzl.

By Katie Serena • Nov 18, 2023

How Elisabeth Fritzl Was Imprisoned For 24 Years By Her Father Josef

Elisabeth Fritzl spent over two decades confined to a dirt-walled cellar while being tortured at the hands of her father, Josef Fritzl.

By Katie Serena • November 18, 2023

How Did Amy Winehouse Die? Inside Her Fatal Downward Spiral

Go inside the tragic life and death of Amy Winehouse, the iconic British singer-songwriter whose emotional lyrics and powerful singing made her a household name.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 18, 2023

How Did Amy Winehouse Die? Inside Her Fatal Downward Spiral

Go inside the tragic life and death of Amy Winehouse, the iconic British singer-songwriter whose emotional lyrics and powerful singing made her a household name.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 18, 2023

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2023

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2023

The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

After finding fame as an actress, Grace Kelly gave up stardom in 1956 to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and become a royal.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 16, 2023

The Captivating Story Of Grace Kelly, The Hollywood Icon Who Left Acting At The Height Of Her Fame To Become A Princess

After finding fame as an actress, Grace Kelly gave up stardom in 1956 to marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and become a royal.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 16, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2023

The Controversial Story Of Louis Till, The Father Of Emmett Till Who Was Hanged In 1945

Louis Till was executed in Italy after a court-martial found him guilty of raping two women and murdering another while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, but it's long been debated whether he was truly guilty or unfairly targeted because of his race.

By Donna Sarkar • Nov 15, 2023

The Controversial Story Of Louis Till, The Father Of Emmett Till Who Was Hanged In 1945

Louis Till was executed in Italy after a court-martial found him guilty of raping two women and murdering another while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, but it's long been debated whether he was truly guilty or unfairly targeted because of his race.

By Donna Sarkar • November 15, 2023

The Story Of Cobb Estate, The California Property That Was Once Owned By The Marx Brothers — And Is Said To Be Haunted

First established in 1918 by a lumber magnate, the Cobb Estate eventually became the subject of rumors about ghosts and aliens in its abandoned "Haunted Forest."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 15, 2023

The Story Of Cobb Estate, The California Property That Was Once Owned By The Marx Brothers — And Is Said To Be Haunted

First established in 1918 by a lumber magnate, the Cobb Estate eventually became the subject of rumors about ghosts and aliens in its abandoned "Haunted Forest."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 15, 2023

The Tragic Full Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2023

The Tragic Full Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2023

44 Photos That Show How The Rust Belt Became A Ghost Of Its Former Glory

Once a thriving industrial region in the United States, the Rust Belt is now blighted by economic decline, population loss, and urban decay.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 14, 2023

44 Photos That Show How The Rust Belt Became A Ghost Of Its Former Glory

Once a thriving industrial region in the United States, the Rust Belt is now blighted by economic decline, population loss, and urban decay.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023