modern history

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Moore stood by her — before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2023

What Happened To Tyria Moore, The Girlfriend Of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos?

Even as Aileen Wuornos murdered seven people within the span of just 12 months, her girlfriend Tyria Moore stood by her — before finally cooperating with the police and helping to bring the "Monster" serial killer down.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2023

The Story Of The Real Captain Richard Phillips Who Was Kidnapped By Somali Pirates

In a harrowing ordeal that later inspired the film Captain Phillips, four Somali pirates hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips in April 2009.

By Austin Harvey • May 22, 2023

The Story Of The Real Captain Richard Phillips Who Was Kidnapped By Somali Pirates

In a harrowing ordeal that later inspired the film Captain Phillips, four Somali pirates hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips in April 2009.

By Austin Harvey • May 22, 2023

The Gruesome Story Of The Black Dahlia Murder — And Why The Case Remains Unsolved To This Day

On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles — with her body cut in half and a ghastly smile carved into her face.

By Katie Serena • May 22, 2023

The Gruesome Story Of The Black Dahlia Murder — And Why The Case Remains Unsolved To This Day

On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old aspiring actress Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in Los Angeles — with her body cut in half and a ghastly smile carved into her face.

By Katie Serena • May 22, 2023

Andrea Yates, The Texas Woman Who Drowned Her Kids To Save Them From The Devil

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in their suburban Texas home. Five years later, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2023

Andrea Yates, The Texas Woman Who Drowned Her Kids To Save Them From The Devil

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in their suburban Texas home. Five years later, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2023

Inside The True Horrors Of The Hindenburg Disaster That Left 36 People Dead

The most opulent airship of its day, the Hindenburg was destroyed when it burst into flames without warning and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937.

By Kellen Perry • May 21, 2023

Inside The True Horrors Of The Hindenburg Disaster That Left 36 People Dead

The most opulent airship of its day, the Hindenburg was destroyed when it burst into flames without warning and crashed in New Jersey on May 6, 1937.

By Kellen Perry • May 21, 2023

Judy Garland’s Death And The Tragic Story Of What Caused It

Following decades of depression and addiction, movie legend Judy Garland died of a barbiturate overdose in London at age 47 on June 22, 1969.

By Andrew Milne • May 21, 2023

Judy Garland’s Death And The Tragic Story Of What Caused It

Following decades of depression and addiction, movie legend Judy Garland died of a barbiturate overdose in London at age 47 on June 22, 1969.

By Andrew Milne • May 21, 2023

Inside The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders That Left 3 Preteen Girls Dead

After Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Doris Milner were murdered at Camp Scott in 1977, the case remained unsolved for decades. Has DNA evidence just identified Gene Leroy Hart as the killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2023

Inside The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders That Left 3 Preteen Girls Dead

After Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Doris Milner were murdered at Camp Scott in 1977, the case remained unsolved for decades. Has DNA evidence just identified Gene Leroy Hart as the killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2023

Inside The Crimes Of Bobby Joe Long, The Florida Serial Killer Who Murdered At Least 10 Women

Over an eight-month period in 1984, Bobby Joe Long raped and murdered at least ten women before a 17-year-old victim escaped his clutches and led police to his capture.

By Leah Silverman • May 20, 2023

Inside The Crimes Of Bobby Joe Long, The Florida Serial Killer Who Murdered At Least 10 Women

Over an eight-month period in 1984, Bobby Joe Long raped and murdered at least ten women before a 17-year-old victim escaped his clutches and led police to his capture.

By Leah Silverman • May 20, 2023