modern history

The Chilling Story Of Charles Guiteau, The Man Who Assassinated President James Garfield

On July 2, 1881, Charles Guiteau shot President James A. Garfield twice at a railroad station in Washington, D.C. — but it took him two months to die of his wounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 13, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Charles Guiteau, The Man Who Assassinated President James Garfield

On July 2, 1881, Charles Guiteau shot President James A. Garfield twice at a railroad station in Washington, D.C. — but it took him two months to die of his wounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 13, 2022

The Mysteries Of The Sentinelese, The Uncontacted Tribe Of North Sentinel Island

The Sentinelese have remained almost completely uncontacted on North Sentinel Island for nearly 60,000 years — and anyone who has tried to contact them has been met with violence.

By Katie Serena • Mar 12, 2022

The Mysteries Of The Sentinelese, The Uncontacted Tribe Of North Sentinel Island

The Sentinelese have remained almost completely uncontacted on North Sentinel Island for nearly 60,000 years — and anyone who has tried to contact them has been met with violence.

By Katie Serena • March 12, 2022

Inside The Disappearance Of Tara Calico And The Frightening Photos Left Behind

Tara Calico disappeared in Belen, New Mexico on September 20, 1988. A year later, two Polaroids of a tied-up woman were discovered in Florida — was it her?

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 12, 2022

Inside The Disappearance Of Tara Calico And The Frightening Photos Left Behind

Tara Calico disappeared in Belen, New Mexico on September 20, 1988. A year later, two Polaroids of a tied-up woman were discovered in Florida — was it her?

By Kara Goldfarb • March 12, 2022

The Short, Inspiring Life Of Quentin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s Youngest Son

Quentin Roosevelt responded to the call of duty and fought during World War I, but the former president's son was shot down over France on July 14, 1918.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2022

The Short, Inspiring Life Of Quentin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s Youngest Son

Quentin Roosevelt responded to the call of duty and fought during World War I, but the former president's son was shot down over France on July 14, 1918.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2022

The Story Of James Hoffa, The Son Of A Notorious Racketeer Who Became An Honest Leader Of The Teamsters

While James P. Hoffa's father Jimmy led the Teamsters, he was in bed with the Mafia. But when James became president, he fought back against corruption.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 11, 2022

The Story Of James Hoffa, The Son Of A Notorious Racketeer Who Became An Honest Leader Of The Teamsters

While James P. Hoffa's father Jimmy led the Teamsters, he was in bed with the Mafia. But when James became president, he fought back against corruption.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 11, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena • Mar 11, 2022

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Tormented Heiress Who Built It

Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her.

By Katie Serena • March 11, 2022

The True Story Of Herbert Sobel, The First Commander Of The ‘Band Of Brothers’

Known as a "devil in jump boots" and a "petty tyrant," Herbert Sobel was one of the strictest U.S. Army officers during World War II.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 10, 2022

The True Story Of Herbert Sobel, The First Commander Of The ‘Band Of Brothers’

Known as a "devil in jump boots" and a "petty tyrant," Herbert Sobel was one of the strictest U.S. Army officers during World War II.

By Morgan Dunn • March 10, 2022

The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 10, 2022

The Fearless Tale Of Manuelita Sáenz, The Ecuadorian Revolutionary Who Saved The Life Of Simón Bolívar

In the 19th century, Manuelita Sáenz shirked convention for noblewomen of her time by becoming a colonel in the fight for South American independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 10, 2022

99 Stunning Colorized Photos That Breathe New Life Into The Past

From Malcolm X and Albert Einstein to the Civil War and the Great Depression, these colorized old photographs bring history to life like never before.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 10, 2022

99 Stunning Colorized Photos That Breathe New Life Into The Past

From Malcolm X and Albert Einstein to the Civil War and the Great Depression, these colorized old photographs bring history to life like never before.

By Erin Kelly • March 10, 2022

Inside The Chippendales Murders And The Horrific Crimes Of Steve Banerjee

Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee was dangerously obsessed with protecting the success of his male stripper troupe — and turned to murder and arson in order to do so.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 10, 2022

Inside The Chippendales Murders And The Horrific Crimes Of Steve Banerjee

Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee was dangerously obsessed with protecting the success of his male stripper troupe — and turned to murder and arson in order to do so.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 10, 2022