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The True Story Of Frank Lucas, The Harlem Drug Lord Who Built A Heroin Empire

The Harlem kingpin who inspired "American Gangster," Frank Lucas began importing and distributing "Blue Magic" heroin in the late 1960s — and made a fortune.

By Kellen Perry Dec 5, 2021

The True Story Of Frank Lucas, The Harlem Drug Lord Who Built A Heroin Empire

The Harlem kingpin who inspired "American Gangster," Frank Lucas began importing and distributing "Blue Magic" heroin in the late 1960s — and made a fortune.

By Kellen Perry December 5, 2021

The True Story Of Bathsheba Sherman, The Murderous Ghost From ‘The Conjuring’

Bathsheba Sherman was a real woman who died in Rhode Island in 1885 — so how did she end up being depicted as the baby-killing witch featured in The Conjuring?

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 5, 2021

The True Story Of Bathsheba Sherman, The Murderous Ghost From ‘The Conjuring’

Bathsheba Sherman was a real woman who died in Rhode Island in 1885 — so how did she end up being depicted as the baby-killing witch featured in The Conjuring?

By Marco Margaritoff December 5, 2021

Maria Rasputin May Be More Fascinating Than Her “Mad Monk” Father

Maria Rasputin escaped death in Russia and went on to become a lion tamer and author — but was she really the Grigori Rasputin's daughter?

By Abby Norman Dec 4, 2021

Maria Rasputin May Be More Fascinating Than Her “Mad Monk” Father

Maria Rasputin escaped death in Russia and went on to become a lion tamer and author — but was she really the Grigori Rasputin's daughter?

By Abby Norman December 4, 2021

The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver Dec 3, 2021

The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver December 3, 2021

This Priceless Roman Mosaic From Emperor Caligula’s ‘Party Ship’ Spent Nearly 50 Years As A New York City Coffee Table

The mosaic was first discovered in the 1930s and once formed part of the dance floor on one of Emperor Caligula's giant party ships where he hosted lavish and debaucherous events.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 3, 2021

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This Priceless Roman Mosaic From Emperor Caligula’s ‘Party Ship’ Spent Nearly 50 Years As A New York City Coffee Table

The mosaic was first discovered in the 1930s and once formed part of the dance floor on one of Emperor Caligula's giant party ships where he hosted lavish and debaucherous events.

By Marco Margaritoff December 3, 2021

NASA Was Warned The Space Shuttle Challenger Could Explode, But They Launched It Anyway

How lies and gross negligence contributed to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, one of the worst disasters in NASA's history.

By Mark Oliver Dec 3, 2021

NASA Was Warned The Space Shuttle Challenger Could Explode, But They Launched It Anyway

How lies and gross negligence contributed to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, one of the worst disasters in NASA's history.

By Mark Oliver December 3, 2021

The Story Of Shavarsh Karapetyan, The Champion Swimmer Who Saved 20 People From A Sinking Trolleybus

After a trolleybus plunged into Yerevan Lake in Armenia in 1976, Shavarsh Vladimiri Karapetyan dove in and spent more than 20 minutes pulling people out from the wreckage.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 2, 2021

The Story Of Shavarsh Karapetyan, The Champion Swimmer Who Saved 20 People From A Sinking Trolleybus

After a trolleybus plunged into Yerevan Lake in Armenia in 1976, Shavarsh Vladimiri Karapetyan dove in and spent more than 20 minutes pulling people out from the wreckage.

By Kaleena Fraga December 2, 2021

How Ella Baker Became The Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement

From teaching Rosa Parks how to protest to organizing student activists, Ella Baker was one of America's most tireless civil rights leaders — all while operating largely behind the scenes.

By William DeLong Dec 2, 2021

How Ella Baker Became The Mother Of The Civil Rights Movement

From teaching Rosa Parks how to protest to organizing student activists, Ella Baker was one of America's most tireless civil rights leaders — all while operating largely behind the scenes.

By William DeLong December 2, 2021