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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

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

After American airspace was closed following the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, 38 planes were forced to divert to Gander Airport in Newfoundland — then the local community came together to care for thousands of stranded passengers.

By Carissa Chesanek Nov 24, 2022

How The Tiny Canadian Town Of Gander Came To The Rescue Of 6,500 Stranded Passengers On 9/11

By Carissa Chesanek November 24, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton Nov 23, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton November 23, 2022

Laura Miller Alongside Search Party In The Texas Killing Fields

Inside The Disturbing History Of The Texas Killing Fields And All The Murders That Remain Unsolved

Since 1970, up to 30 young women have gone missing along a stretch of Interstate 45 between Houston and Galveston known as the Texas Killing Fields — and police believe some of them could be the victims of a single unknown serial killer.

By Austin Harvey Nov 23, 2022

Inside The Disturbing History Of The Texas Killing Fields And All The Murders That Remain Unsolved

By Austin Harvey November 23, 2022

Listen To 9 Of The Most Haunting Sounds Ever Recorded

From a deep sea "bloop" to a mysterious hum that only a small portion of the world's population can hear, these are some of the eeriest noises known to man.

By Austin Harvey Nov 22, 2022

Listen To 9 Of The Most Haunting Sounds Ever Recorded

From a deep sea "bloop" to a mysterious hum that only a small portion of the world's population can hear, these are some of the eeriest noises known to man.

By Austin Harvey November 22, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

From the everyday suburban dwelling of BTK Killer Dennis Rader to mad preacher Gary Heidnik's basement pit full of sex slaves, these serial killers' houses are some of the most disturbing places you'll ever see.

By All That's Interesting Nov 21, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

By All That's Interesting November 21, 2022

The Story Of The RMS Carmania, The Luxury Ocean Liner That Was Turned Into A World War I Warship

While serving as part of the British fleet during World War I, the RMS Carmania sank a German vessel named SMS Cap Trafalgar that had been painted to look just like it in hopes of fooling other British ships.

By Andrew Kolba Nov 21, 2022

The Story Of The RMS Carmania, The Luxury Ocean Liner That Was Turned Into A World War I Warship

By Andrew Kolba November 21, 2022

The Horrific Kidnapping Of Katie Beers And Her 17 Days In An Underground Bunker

On December 28, 1992, nine-year-old Katie Beers was captured by family friend John Esposito — then held prisoner and abused for weeks.

By Neil Patmore Nov 21, 2022

The Horrific Kidnapping Of Katie Beers And Her 17 Days In An Underground Bunker

On December 28, 1992, nine-year-old Katie Beers was captured by family friend John Esposito — then held prisoner and abused for weeks.

By Neil Patmore November 21, 2022

Otoya Yamaguchi: The Teenager Who Assassinated Inejirō Asanuma During A Televised Political Debate

During a live debate in Tokyo on October 12, 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi charged at Inejirō Asanuma and stabbed him twice with a samurai sword.

By William DeLong Nov 20, 2022

Otoya Yamaguchi: The Teenager Who Assassinated Inejirō Asanuma During A Televised Political Debate

During a live debate in Tokyo on October 12, 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi charged at Inejirō Asanuma and stabbed him twice with a samurai sword.

By William DeLong November 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson Nov 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson November 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey Nov 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey November 20, 2022