modern history

Why The Death Zone Of Mount Everest Has Claimed The Lives Of Hundreds Of Climbers

Low oxygen levels, frigid temperatures, high winds, and frequent avalanches make Mount Everest's Death Zone one of the world's most lethal places.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 11, 2026

Why The Death Zone Of Mount Everest Has Claimed The Lives Of Hundreds Of Climbers

Low oxygen levels, frigid temperatures, high winds, and frequent avalanches make Mount Everest's Death Zone one of the world's most lethal places.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 11, 2026

Inside The Wreck Of The Britannic, The Titanic’s Sister Ship That Sank In 1916

The Britannic sank after it struck a German naval mine during World War I, and it took almost 60 years for its wreck to be located off the coast of Greece.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 10, 2026

Inside The Wreck Of The Britannic, The Titanic’s Sister Ship That Sank In 1916

The Britannic sank after it struck a German naval mine during World War I, and it took almost 60 years for its wreck to be located off the coast of Greece.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 10, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett • Mar 10, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett • March 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak • March 10, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 9, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon • March 9, 2026

The Disturbing Crimes Of Five Serial Killers Who May Have Murdered More Victims Than Anyone Else In History

From Luis Garavito and "Dr. Death" to the "Monster of the Andes," these men slaughtered more than 100 victims each, making one of them the deadliest serial killer ever.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 9, 2026

The Disturbing Crimes Of Five Serial Killers Who May Have Murdered More Victims Than Anyone Else In History

From Luis Garavito and "Dr. Death" to the "Monster of the Andes," these men slaughtered more than 100 victims each, making one of them the deadliest serial killer ever.

By Austin Harvey • March 9, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of David Kirby And His Deathbed Photo That Transformed How The World Viewed AIDS Patients

One of the pictures that photojournalism student Therese Frare captured of David Kirby's final moments in May 1990 was published in LIFE magazine, shedding light on the poorly understood epidemic.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 8, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of David Kirby And His Deathbed Photo That Transformed How The World Viewed AIDS Patients

One of the pictures that photojournalism student Therese Frare captured of David Kirby's final moments in May 1990 was published in LIFE magazine, shedding light on the poorly understood epidemic.

By Richard Stockton • March 8, 2026

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Jeremy Delle was just 15 years old when he killed himself in front of his classmates on January 8, 1991. Then, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was inspired to write the song "Jeremy" about him.

By Katie Serena • Mar 8, 2026

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Jeremy Delle was just 15 years old when he killed himself in front of his classmates on January 8, 1991. Then, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was inspired to write the song "Jeremy" about him.

By Katie Serena • March 8, 2026

Inside The Wild Life Of Mick Taylor And His Legendary Time With The Rolling Stones

A talented guitarist, Mick Taylor helped lead the Rolling Stones to one of the band's greatest eras in the early 1970s. So why did he abruptly quit after just five years?

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 8, 2026

Inside The Wild Life Of Mick Taylor And His Legendary Time With The Rolling Stones

A talented guitarist, Mick Taylor helped lead the Rolling Stones to one of the band's greatest eras in the early 1970s. So why did he abruptly quit after just five years?

By Rivy Lyon • March 8, 2026