modern history

How John Wayne Gacy’s Daughter Christine Gacy Narrowly Escaped Being Part Of His House Of Horrors

Christine Gacy and her brother Michael were born the children of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but luckily their mother divorced him after his sodomy conviction in 1968 and took them with her.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 20, 2022

How John Wayne Gacy’s Daughter Christine Gacy Narrowly Escaped Being Part Of His House Of Horrors

Christine Gacy and her brother Michael were born the children of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but luckily their mother divorced him after his sodomy conviction in 1968 and took them with her.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 20, 2022

The Dark History Of Saskatoon’s ‘Starlight Tours’ In Which Police Leave Indigenous People To Freeze To Death

Since at least 1976, police have picked up Indigenous men, women, and boys, then left them miles outside the city on sub-zero winter nights, leading to what’s known as the Saskatoon freezing deaths.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 19, 2022

The Dark History Of Saskatoon’s ‘Starlight Tours’ In Which Police Leave Indigenous People To Freeze To Death

Since at least 1976, police have picked up Indigenous men, women, and boys, then left them miles outside the city on sub-zero winter nights, leading to what’s known as the Saskatoon freezing deaths.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 19, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

Literally translating to "rotting cheese," casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian pecorino made with sheep's milk — and filled with live maggots.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 19, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

Literally translating to "rotting cheese," casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian pecorino made with sheep's milk — and filled with live maggots.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 19, 2022

The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2022

The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Apr 17, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis • April 17, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 14, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly • April 14, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Michaela Garecht’s Kidnapping From A Busy Parking Lot In Broad Daylight

More than 30 years after Michaela Joy Garecht was abducted in her hometown of Hayward, California, authorities finally arrested David Misch and charged him with kidnapping and murder.

By Jessica O'Connor • Apr 13, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Michaela Garecht’s Kidnapping From A Busy Parking Lot In Broad Daylight

More than 30 years after Michaela Joy Garecht was abducted in her hometown of Hayward, California, authorities finally arrested David Misch and charged him with kidnapping and murder.

By Jessica O'Connor • April 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski • Apr 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski • April 13, 2022

Inside Brianna Maitland’s Chilling Disappearance And The Bizarre Clues Left Behind

Brianna Alexandra Maitland suddenly disappeared without a trace in March 2004 — and though everyone from a drug gang to a serial killer has been suspected, authorities are still no closer to figuring out what happened.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Apr 12, 2022

Inside Brianna Maitland’s Chilling Disappearance And The Bizarre Clues Left Behind

Brianna Alexandra Maitland suddenly disappeared without a trace in March 2004 — and though everyone from a drug gang to a serial killer has been suspected, authorities are still no closer to figuring out what happened.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • April 12, 2022

How Tupac’s Mother Afeni Shakur Once Took On The NYPD As A Black Panther In 1970 — And Won

Before dying on May 2, 2016, Afeni Shakur was a political activist who took on the NYPD while facing a 350-year sentence — and pregnant with Tupac.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 11, 2022

How Tupac’s Mother Afeni Shakur Once Took On The NYPD As A Black Panther In 1970 — And Won

Before dying on May 2, 2016, Afeni Shakur was a political activist who took on the NYPD while facing a 350-year sentence — and pregnant with Tupac.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 11, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 11, 2022

How Did Pat Tillman Die? Inside The Tragic Demise That The U.S. Military Tried To Cover Up

On April 22, 2004, former NFL star and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan — and it may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 11, 2022

How Bobby Dunbar Disappeared — Then Returned As A Different Boy

Bobby Dunbar vanished in 1912. His reappearance would lead to a custody battle, a possibly wrongly convicted man, and an incredible DNA test 90 years later.

By Katie Serena • Apr 11, 2022

How Bobby Dunbar Disappeared — Then Returned As A Different Boy

Bobby Dunbar vanished in 1912. His reappearance would lead to a custody battle, a possibly wrongly convicted man, and an incredible DNA test 90 years later.

By Katie Serena • April 11, 2022