modern history

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2022

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2022

The Rise And Fall Of Sal Magluta, The Nearly Invincible Cocaine Kingpin Of 1980s Miami

With his partner Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta made a name for himself as a drug lord and powerboat racer — until it all came crashing down.

By Carissa Chesanek • Nov 28, 2022

The Rise And Fall Of Sal Magluta, The Nearly Invincible Cocaine Kingpin Of 1980s Miami

With his partner Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta made a name for himself as a drug lord and powerboat racer — until it all came crashing down.

By Carissa Chesanek • November 28, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 28, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • November 28, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 27, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 27, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 26, 2022

The Longest Walk: How British Explorer George Meegan Trekked Across The Entirety Of The Americas On Foot

Over the course of seven years starting in 1977, George Meegan secured his place in the Guinness Book of World Records for walking from the southern tip of South America to the northernmost point in Alaska.

By Austin Harvey • November 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • Nov 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • November 26, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • November 25, 2022

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Alberta Williams King is often viewed as a footnote to the Martin Luther King Jr. story, she played a crucial role in shaping her son's thinking about race in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2022

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Alberta Williams King is often viewed as a footnote to the Martin Luther King Jr. story, she played a crucial role in shaping her son's thinking about race in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2022