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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

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 12, 2022

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton April 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 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

G. Gordon Liddy Was President Nixon’s Most Loyal Henchman — But He Also Caused His Downfall

One of the infamous "plumbers" in Richard Nixon's White House, G. Gordon Liddy was the mastermind behind the Watergate scandal.

By Andrew Lenoir Apr 10, 2022

G. Gordon Liddy Was President Nixon’s Most Loyal Henchman — But He Also Caused His Downfall

One of the infamous "plumbers" in Richard Nixon's White House, G. Gordon Liddy was the mastermind behind the Watergate scandal.

By Andrew Lenoir April 10, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of David Dahmer, The Brother Of ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ Jeffrey Dahmer

David Dahmer changed his name and chose to live in anonymity after the gruesome murders of his older brother, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, came to light in 1991.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Apr 9, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of David Dahmer, The Brother Of ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ Jeffrey Dahmer

David Dahmer changed his name and chose to live in anonymity after the gruesome murders of his older brother, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, came to light in 1991.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo April 9, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas, Dorothy Dandridge’s Mentally Disabled Daughter

Afflicted with severe brain damage, Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas spent almost her entire life with caretakers or in mental institutions.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 7, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas, Dorothy Dandridge’s Mentally Disabled Daughter

Afflicted with severe brain damage, Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas spent almost her entire life with caretakers or in mental institutions.

By Kaleena Fraga April 7, 2022

Meet Chester W. Nimitz, The Seasick Admiral Who Defeated The Japanese Navy In World War II

Chester Nimitz joined the U.S. Navy as a last resort but would go on to become one of its greatest admirals after pioneering a new form of naval warfare that won the battle for the Pacific.

By Joseph Williams Apr 7, 2022

Meet Chester W. Nimitz, The Seasick Admiral Who Defeated The Japanese Navy In World War II

Chester Nimitz joined the U.S. Navy as a last resort but would go on to become one of its greatest admirals after pioneering a new form of naval warfare that won the battle for the Pacific.

By Joseph Williams April 7, 2022
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