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Inside The Brutal Murder Of Theo Van Gogh, The Dutch Filmmaker Killed By A Radical Islamist

After the release of the short film Submission, which criticized the treatment of women in Islam, Theo van Gogh attracted the ire of Mohammed Bouyeri — who took deadly revenge on November 2, 2004.

By William DeLong Feb 17, 2026

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Theo Van Gogh, The Dutch Filmmaker Killed By A Radical Islamist

By William DeLong February 17, 2026

The Story Of Michael Gacy, The Only Son Of The ‘Killer Clown’ John Wayne Gacy

Michael Gacy is one of two children fathered by John Wayne Gacy and has remained an elusive figure ever since his father's 1978 arrest for killing 33 young men and boys.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 17, 2026

The Story Of Michael Gacy, The Only Son Of The ‘Killer Clown’ John Wayne Gacy

Michael Gacy is one of two children fathered by John Wayne Gacy and has remained an elusive figure ever since his father's 1978 arrest for killing 33 young men and boys.

By Marco Margaritoff February 17, 2026

Poop, Blood, And Punk Rock: Inside The Untamed Life Of GG Allin

Known for both eating his own feces and mutilating himself on stage, GG Allin was perhaps the most shocking musician in history — until his dramatic death at just 36 in June 1993.

By Katie Serena Feb 16, 2026

Poop, Blood, And Punk Rock: Inside The Untamed Life Of GG Allin

Known for both eating his own feces and mutilating himself on stage, GG Allin was perhaps the most shocking musician in history — until his dramatic death at just 36 in June 1993.

By Katie Serena February 16, 2026

Meet Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, ‘The Bill Gates Of Cocaine’ Who Put Mexican Narcotrafficking On The Map

The Godfather of the Guadalajara Cartel, Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo spent 18 years growing his empire. But the brutal murder of an undercover DEA agent in 1985 who infiltrated his cartel would be his downfall.

By Jaclyn Anglis Feb 16, 2026

Meet Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, ‘The Bill Gates Of Cocaine’ Who Put Mexican Narcotrafficking On The Map

By Jaclyn Anglis February 16, 2026

33 Iconic Photos Of Mae West And The Little-Known Story Behind The Old Hollywood Star

Actress and comedian Mae West was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1930s — and these stunning photos show why.

By Erin Kelly Feb 16, 2026

33 Iconic Photos Of Mae West And The Little-Known Story Behind The Old Hollywood Star

Actress and comedian Mae West was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1930s — and these stunning photos show why.

By Erin Kelly February 16, 2026

Inside The Life Of Pattie Boyd, The Swinging ’60s Icon And Rock ‘N’ Roll Muse

An English model who rose to fame in the 1960s fashion world, Pattie Boyd became the wife of two rock stars: George Harrison, then Eric Clapton.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 15, 2026

Inside The Life Of Pattie Boyd, The Swinging ’60s Icon And Rock ‘N’ Roll Muse

An English model who rose to fame in the 1960s fashion world, Pattie Boyd became the wife of two rock stars: George Harrison, then Eric Clapton.

By Kara Goldfarb February 15, 2026

Inside The Wild Story Of The Tsar Tank, Russia’s Absurd Experimental Vehicle From World War I

Also known as the Lebedenko Tank or the Netopyr, the Tsar Tank was supposed to give Russia the edge during the Great War — but the tricycle-like behemoth failed its field tests miserably.

By John Kuroski Feb 15, 2026

Inside The Wild Story Of The Tsar Tank, Russia’s Absurd Experimental Vehicle From World War I

Also known as the Lebedenko Tank or the Netopyr, the Tsar Tank was supposed to give Russia the edge during the Great War — but the tricycle-like behemoth failed its field tests miserably.

By John Kuroski February 15, 2026

How “Lobster Boy” Grady Stiles Jr. Went From A Famed Circus Act To Murderer

Discover how "Lobster Boy" Grady Stiles got his "claws" and how he eventually began using them to commit murder.

By Abby Norman Feb 15, 2026

How “Lobster Boy” Grady Stiles Jr. Went From A Famed Circus Act To Murderer

Discover how "Lobster Boy" Grady Stiles got his "claws" and how he eventually began using them to commit murder.

By Abby Norman February 15, 2026

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed a paramilitary group known as Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong Feb 14, 2026

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed a paramilitary group known as Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong February 14, 2026