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Inside The Mystery Of Lieserl Einstein, The Secret Daughter Of Albert Einstein

Just a year after she was born in 1902, Albert Einstein's daughter Lieserl Einstein suddenly vanished from the historical record — and until 1986, no one even knew she existed.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 5, 2022

Inside The Mystery Of Lieserl Einstein, The Secret Daughter Of Albert Einstein

Just a year after she was born in 1902, Albert Einstein's daughter Lieserl Einstein suddenly vanished from the historical record — and until 1986, no one even knew she existed.

By Genevieve Carlton April 5, 2022

The Extraordinary Life Of Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest Park Ranger Who Is Retiring At Age 100

Betty Reid Soskin endured segregation, contributed to civilian efforts during World War II, and founded one of the first Black-owned record stores — all before becoming the oldest park ranger in America.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 5, 2022

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The Extraordinary Life Of Betty Reid Soskin, America’s Oldest Park Ranger Who Is Retiring At Age 100

By Marco Margaritoff April 5, 2022

The Tragic History Of The Brown Paper Bag Test, The Discriminatory Practice Used To Exclude Dark-Skinned Black People

In 20th-century America, the brown paper bag test was used to deny some Black people access to positions of privilege if their skin tone was darker than a paper bag.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 4, 2022

The Tragic History Of The Brown Paper Bag Test, The Discriminatory Practice Used To Exclude Dark-Skinned Black People

In 20th-century America, the brown paper bag test was used to deny some Black people access to positions of privilege if their skin tone was darker than a paper bag.

By Genevieve Carlton April 4, 2022

Heather Elvis With Sidney Moorer And Tammy Moorer

Inside The Disappearance Of Heather Elvis — And How Her Affair With A Married Man May Have Gotten Her Killed

In the summer of 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis started seeing Sidney Moorer, a 37-year-old with a wife and three children — and by December, Elvis had vanished forever.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 4, 2022

Inside The Disappearance Of Heather Elvis — And How Her Affair With A Married Man May Have Gotten Her Killed

In the summer of 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis started seeing Sidney Moorer, a 37-year-old with a wife and three children — and by December, Elvis had vanished forever.

By Marco Margaritoff April 4, 2022

How Did Joseph Stalin Die? Inside The Murky Death Of The Soviet Dictator

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953, after apparently suffering a stroke — but some suspect that he was actually poisoned.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 3, 2022

How Did Joseph Stalin Die? Inside The Murky Death Of The Soviet Dictator

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953, after apparently suffering a stroke — but some suspect that he was actually poisoned.

By Kaleena Fraga April 3, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Jacob Wetterling, The Missing Boy Whose Case Went Unsolved For 27 Years

Decades after committing his grisly crimes, Jacob Wetterling's killer Danny Heinrich finally admitted how he abducted, molested, and shot the young boy in October 1989.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 2, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Jacob Wetterling, The Missing Boy Whose Case Went Unsolved For 27 Years

Decades after committing his grisly crimes, Jacob Wetterling's killer Danny Heinrich finally admitted how he abducted, molested, and shot the young boy in October 1989.

By Marco Margaritoff April 2, 2022

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 31, 2022

How Legendary Mobster Lucky Luciano’s Ring Allegedly Ended Up On The Show ‘Pawn Stars’

A gold signet ring purportedly owned by Lucky Luciano surfaced in 2012 with a price tag of $100,000 — even though the seller had no papers to authenticate it.

By Marco Margaritoff March 31, 2022

How Many People Died On The Titanic? Inside The Shocking Death Toll From The Disaster

Around two-thirds of the more than 2,200 people on board the RMS Titanic died after the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 31, 2022

How Many People Died On The Titanic? Inside The Shocking Death Toll From The Disaster

Around two-thirds of the more than 2,200 people on board the RMS Titanic died after the ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga March 31, 2022

The Incredible Story Of Rosie The Shark, The Preserved Great White Found In An Abandoned Wildlife Park

Rosie the Shark was caught in a family's tuna-fishing net in 1997 before being preserved in a formaldehyde tank and eventually abandoned. But now, she's finally being restored to her former glory.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 30, 2022

The Incredible Story Of Rosie The Shark, The Preserved Great White Found In An Abandoned Wildlife Park

Rosie the Shark was caught in a family's tuna-fishing net in 1997 before being preserved in a formaldehyde tank and eventually abandoned. But now, she's finally being restored to her former glory.

By Marco Margaritoff March 30, 2022

Inside The Lynching Of Leo Frank, The Jewish Businessman Wrongly Convicted Of Murder In Georgia

In 1913, Leo Frank was found guilty of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan, even though no physical evidence linked him to the crime. Two years later, a mob lynched him for it.

By Genevieve Carlton Mar 30, 2022

Inside The Lynching Of Leo Frank, The Jewish Businessman Wrongly Convicted Of Murder In Georgia

In 1913, Leo Frank was found guilty of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan, even though no physical evidence linked him to the crime. Two years later, a mob lynched him for it.

By Genevieve Carlton March 30, 2022