modern history

Inside The Grim Crimes Of Serial Killer Jerry Brudos, ‘The Shoe Fetish Slayer’

In the late 1960s, Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos killed at least four women in Oregon — and used their corpses for his necrophilic fantasies.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2022

Inside The Grim Crimes Of Serial Killer Jerry Brudos, ‘The Shoe Fetish Slayer’

In the late 1960s, Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos killed at least four women in Oregon — and used their corpses for his necrophilic fantasies.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Christie Downs, The Little Girl Who Survived Being Shot By Her Own Mother

In 1983, eight-year-old Christie Downs miraculously survived after her mother Diane Downs shot her and her siblings, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of their car in Oregon.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Christie Downs, The Little Girl Who Survived Being Shot By Her Own Mother

In 1983, eight-year-old Christie Downs miraculously survived after her mother Diane Downs shot her and her siblings, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of their car in Oregon.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2022

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2022

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Sara Jane Moore, The Woman Who Tried To Assassinate President Gerald Ford

On September 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore became the second woman to try to kill Gerald Ford in the span of just 17 days — and she very nearly succeeded.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 12, 2022

The Shocking Story Of Sara Jane Moore, The Woman Who Tried To Assassinate President Gerald Ford

On September 22, 1975, Sara Jane Moore became the second woman to try to kill Gerald Ford in the span of just 17 days — and she very nearly succeeded.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 12, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

The Story Of Ronald Speirs, The Tough-As-Nails Paratrooper From The Real-Life ‘Band Of Brothers’

Lieutenant Ronald Speirs earned a reputation for both bravery and brutality while fighting in Europe with the now-legendary Easy Company during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 11, 2022

The Story Of Ronald Speirs, The Tough-As-Nails Paratrooper From The Real-Life ‘Band Of Brothers’

Lieutenant Ronald Speirs earned a reputation for both bravery and brutality while fighting in Europe with the now-legendary Easy Company during World War II.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 11, 2022

How 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham Helped Lead A Passenger Revolt On Flight 93 — And Became An LGBTQ Icon

Moments before his death on September 11th, Mark Bingham bravely fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked his plane. His heroism later inspired many to reconsider gay stereotypes.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 10, 2022

How 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham Helped Lead A Passenger Revolt On Flight 93 — And Became An LGBTQ Icon

Moments before his death on September 11th, Mark Bingham bravely fought back against the terrorists who had hijacked his plane. His heroism later inspired many to reconsider gay stereotypes.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 10, 2022

Leona Helmsley, The Ruthless Real Estate Mogul Dubbed The ‘Queen Of Mean’

Before Leona Helmsley went to prison for tax evasion in 1989, she owned some of New York City's most luxurious hotels and was infamous for her legendary cruelty towards her employees.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022

Leona Helmsley, The Ruthless Real Estate Mogul Dubbed The ‘Queen Of Mean’

Before Leona Helmsley went to prison for tax evasion in 1989, she owned some of New York City's most luxurious hotels and was infamous for her legendary cruelty towards her employees.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022

The Lonely Life Of Teruo Nakamura, The World War II Soldier Who Stayed At His Post For 30 Years

The "last of the last" of the World War II holdouts, Teruo Nakamura refused to believe the war had ended and lived in a tiny hut on Indonesia's Morotai Island until he was discovered in 1974.

By Jessica O'Connor • May 8, 2022

The Lonely Life Of Teruo Nakamura, The World War II Soldier Who Stayed At His Post For 30 Years

The "last of the last" of the World War II holdouts, Teruo Nakamura refused to believe the war had ended and lived in a tiny hut on Indonesia's Morotai Island until he was discovered in 1974.

By Jessica O'Connor • May 8, 2022