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Inside The Murder Of Ryan Poston By His Girlfriend — And Her Bizarre Behavior In Front Of Police

Ryan Poston was a promising young attorney from Kentucky with an obsessive girlfriend named Shayna Hubers — and on October 12, 2012, she shot him dead.

By Andrew Kolba • Sep 27, 2022

Inside The Murder Of Ryan Poston By His Girlfriend — And Her Bizarre Behavior In Front Of Police

Ryan Poston was a promising young attorney from Kentucky with an obsessive girlfriend named Shayna Hubers — and on October 12, 2012, she shot him dead.

By Andrew Kolba • September 27, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 26, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Valentina Tereshkova, The Only Woman To Ever Fly Solo In Space

Once revered as the first woman in space, Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova has since become a contentious figure as she has fought to keep President Vladimir Putin in power.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 26, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Robert Berchtold, The Pedophile Who Kidnapped And Assaulted His Neighbors’ Daughter — Twice

Between 1972 and 1976, Robert Berchtold groomed the Broberg family in order to get closer to their 12-year-old daughter Jan — who he eventually abducted and married.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 26, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Robert Berchtold, The Pedophile Who Kidnapped And Assaulted His Neighbors’ Daughter — Twice

Between 1972 and 1976, Robert Berchtold groomed the Broberg family in order to get closer to their 12-year-old daughter Jan — who he eventually abducted and married.

By Austin Harvey • September 26, 2022

The Gilded Life Of Howard Carter, The Archaeologist Who Discovered King Tut’s Treasures

Go inside the fascinating story of British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter and how he found King Tut's tomb.

By Katie Serena • Sep 25, 2022

The Gilded Life Of Howard Carter, The Archaeologist Who Discovered King Tut’s Treasures

Go inside the fascinating story of British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter and how he found King Tut's tomb.

By Katie Serena • September 25, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 25, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • September 25, 2022

Inside The Short And Tumultuous Life Of Gia Carangi, “The World’s First Supermodel”

After moving to New York in 1977, Gia Carangi became one of the most sought-after models in fashion and a fixture of Studio 54 — but her life quickly unraveled.

By William DeLong • Sep 24, 2022

Inside The Short And Tumultuous Life Of Gia Carangi, “The World’s First Supermodel”

After moving to New York in 1977, Gia Carangi became one of the most sought-after models in fashion and a fixture of Studio 54 — but her life quickly unraveled.

By William DeLong • September 24, 2022

How Did Janis Joplin Die? Inside The Final Days Of The Hippie Icon

Janis Joplin died of a suspected overdose at just 27 years old on October 4, 1970 — but some close to her believe something else happened.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 24, 2022

How Did Janis Joplin Die? Inside The Final Days Of The Hippie Icon

Janis Joplin died of a suspected overdose at just 27 years old on October 4, 1970 — but some close to her believe something else happened.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 24, 2022

This 21,000-Page Manga Now Officially Holds The Title Of World’s Longest Book

The art project combines all 21,450 pages of Eiichiro Oda's hugely successful manga series into one single display piece.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2022

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This 21,000-Page Manga Now Officially Holds The Title Of World’s Longest Book

The art project combines all 21,450 pages of Eiichiro Oda's hugely successful manga series into one single display piece.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2022

8 Of The World’s Most Brutal Amusement Park Accidents, From An Uncontrollable Fire To A Stomach-Churning Free Fall

While you're more likely to be struck by lightning than experience an accident at the theme park, these amusement park disasters show what happens when a day of fun turns into a nightmare.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 22, 2022

8 Of The World’s Most Brutal Amusement Park Accidents, From An Uncontrollable Fire To A Stomach-Churning Free Fall

While you're more likely to be struck by lightning than experience an accident at the theme park, these amusement park disasters show what happens when a day of fun turns into a nightmare.

By Austin Harvey • September 22, 2022

Meet Vicente Carrillo Leyva, The Boarding School-Educated ‘Narco Junior’ Who Helped Run The Juárez Cartel After His Father

Vicente Carrillo Leyva was warned by his infamous father, Amado Carrillo Fuentes, not to go into the family business — but he couldn't resist and was eventually arrested for his crimes in 2009.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 21, 2022

Meet Vicente Carrillo Leyva, The Boarding School-Educated ‘Narco Junior’ Who Helped Run The Juárez Cartel After His Father

Vicente Carrillo Leyva was warned by his infamous father, Amado Carrillo Fuentes, not to go into the family business — but he couldn't resist and was eventually arrested for his crimes in 2009.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 21, 2022