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The Harrowing True Story Of The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

On April 18, 1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake devastated the entire city, killing 3,000 people and igniting massive fires that burned for days.

By Jaclyn Anglis Dec 1, 2021

The Harrowing True Story Of The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

On April 18, 1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake devastated the entire city, killing 3,000 people and igniting massive fires that burned for days.

By Jaclyn Anglis December 1, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Eddie Nash, The Palestinian Immigrant Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin

In the 1950s, Eddie Nash emigrated from Palestine to America with only $7 to his name. By the 1970s, he was worth over $30 million in real estate — and drugs.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 30, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Eddie Nash, The Palestinian Immigrant Who Became A Cocaine Kingpin

In the 1950s, Eddie Nash emigrated from Palestine to America with only $7 to his name. By the 1970s, he was worth over $30 million in real estate — and drugs.

By Marco Margaritoff November 30, 2021

Was H. H. Holmes A Serial Killer With A ‘Murder Castle’ Or A Simple Conman?

Today, H. H. Holmes lives on in infamy as "America's First Serial Killer," but the story we've all been told may not be completely true.

By Andrew Lenoir Nov 30, 2021

Was H. H. Holmes A Serial Killer With A ‘Murder Castle’ Or A Simple Conman?

Today, H. H. Holmes lives on in infamy as "America's First Serial Killer," but the story we've all been told may not be completely true.

By Andrew Lenoir November 30, 2021

Meet Big Nose Kate, The Tough-As-Nails Lover Of Wild West Outlaw Doc Holliday

Around 1877, Doc Holliday met Big Nose Kate at a saloon in Texas — and embarked on a decade-long love affair that saw the couple in violent fights, shootouts, and behind bars.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 30, 2021

Meet Big Nose Kate, The Tough-As-Nails Lover Of Wild West Outlaw Doc Holliday

Around 1877, Doc Holliday met Big Nose Kate at a saloon in Texas — and embarked on a decade-long love affair that saw the couple in violent fights, shootouts, and behind bars.

By Kaleena Fraga November 30, 2021

How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 29, 2021

How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff November 29, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena Nov 28, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena November 28, 2021

The Meaning Behind ‘Strange Fruit,’ Billie Holiday’s Tragic Ballad

First made famous by Holiday in 1939, "Strange Fruit" protested the mass lynchings of Black people across the American South.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 28, 2021

The Meaning Behind ‘Strange Fruit,’ Billie Holiday’s Tragic Ballad

First made famous by Holiday in 1939, "Strange Fruit" protested the mass lynchings of Black people across the American South.

By Kaleena Fraga November 28, 2021

The Chilling Story Of How Susan Edwards Killed Her Parents In Cold Blood And Buried Them In Their Garden

For 15 years after the murders, Susan Edwards and her husband Christopher spun elaborate lies that her parents were still alive — all while draining their bank accounts.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 28, 2021

The Chilling Story Of How Susan Edwards Killed Her Parents In Cold Blood And Buried Them In Their Garden

For 15 years after the murders, Susan Edwards and her husband Christopher spun elaborate lies that her parents were still alive — all while draining their bank accounts.

By Kaleena Fraga November 28, 2021

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak Nov 27, 2021

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak November 27, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Joyce Vincent — The Dead Woman Who Went Unnoticed For Two Years

Joyce Carol Vincent was a 38-year-old woman in London with a family and friends. So why did it take over two years for people to realize she had died?

By Kara Goldfarb Nov 27, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Joyce Vincent — The Dead Woman Who Went Unnoticed For Two Years

Joyce Carol Vincent was a 38-year-old woman in London with a family and friends. So why did it take over two years for people to realize she had died?

By Kara Goldfarb November 27, 2021

The Little-Known History Behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

When he took the podium to deliver the "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King wasn't even going to utter that immortal line — then fate interceded.

By Savannah Cox Nov 26, 2021

The Little-Known History Behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

When he took the podium to deliver the "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King wasn't even going to utter that immortal line — then fate interceded.

By Savannah Cox November 26, 2021