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Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Clara Bow, The Original Flapper

After winning a beauty contest when she was 16, Clara Bow went to Hollywood and became a popular actress — but her fairytale story ended in tragedy.

By Genevieve Carlton Jan 13, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Clara Bow, The Original Flapper

After winning a beauty contest when she was 16, Clara Bow went to Hollywood and became a popular actress — but her fairytale story ended in tragedy.

By Genevieve Carlton January 13, 2024

The Grotesque Dissection Of Annie Chapman, Jack The Ripper’s Second Victim

After the body of 47-year-old Annie Chapman was found at 29 Hanbury Street on September 8, 1888, London descended into a panic over Jack the Ripper.

By Hannah McKennett Jan 12, 2024

The Grotesque Dissection Of Annie Chapman, Jack The Ripper’s Second Victim

After the body of 47-year-old Annie Chapman was found at 29 Hanbury Street on September 8, 1888, London descended into a panic over Jack the Ripper.

By Hannah McKennett January 12, 2024

The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 11, 2024

The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff January 11, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis Jan 11, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis January 11, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey Jan 10, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey January 10, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson January 9, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 8, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon January 8, 2024

The Life And Death Of Mary Ann Nichols, Jack The Ripper’s First Victim

Mary Ann Nichols' murder in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London on August 31, 1888 sent the city into a panic — but it was just the beginning of Jack the Ripper's infamous killing spree.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 8, 2024

The Life And Death Of Mary Ann Nichols, Jack The Ripper’s First Victim

Mary Ann Nichols' murder in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London on August 31, 1888 sent the city into a panic — but it was just the beginning of Jack the Ripper's infamous killing spree.

By Kaleena Fraga January 8, 2024

How Baby Face Nelson Became The Most Wanted Man Of Depression-Era America

Deemed "Public Enemy Number One" by the FBI, Baby Face Nelson robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest before being killed outside of Chicago on November 27, 1934.

By Samuel Warde Jan 7, 2024

How Baby Face Nelson Became The Most Wanted Man Of Depression-Era America

Deemed "Public Enemy Number One" by the FBI, Baby Face Nelson robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest before being killed outside of Chicago on November 27, 1934.

By Samuel Warde January 7, 2024