modern history

How Franca Viola Changed Italian Society By Taking A Brave Stand Against ‘Reparatory Marriage’

In 1965, Franca Viola was abducted and raped by her ex-boyfriend Filippo Melodia, who expected that she would be forced to marry him to avoid "dishonor." But Viola refused.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2026

How Franca Viola Changed Italian Society By Taking A Brave Stand Against ‘Reparatory Marriage’

In 1965, Franca Viola was abducted and raped by her ex-boyfriend Filippo Melodia, who expected that she would be forced to marry him to avoid "dishonor." But Viola refused.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2026

The True Story Of Candyman That Inspired The Horror Classic

The vengeful ghost of a murdered man named Daniel Robitaille, Candyman may be fictitious, but one real murder in April 1987 did help inspire the iconic film.

By Morgan Dunn • Jan 17, 2026

The True Story Of Candyman That Inspired The Horror Classic

The vengeful ghost of a murdered man named Daniel Robitaille, Candyman may be fictitious, but one real murder in April 1987 did help inspire the iconic film.

By Morgan Dunn • January 17, 2026

The Twisted Case Of Stacey Castor, The ‘Black Widow’ Whose Weapon Of Choice Was Antifreeze

After Stacey Castor killed her husband David in 2005, she tried to frame her daughter Ashley Wallace — and then murder her too.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2026

The Twisted Case Of Stacey Castor, The ‘Black Widow’ Whose Weapon Of Choice Was Antifreeze

After Stacey Castor killed her husband David in 2005, she tried to frame her daughter Ashley Wallace — and then murder her too.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2026

The Turbulent Life Of Ray Combs, The ‘Family Feud’ Host Who Took His Own Life In 1996

Two years after he was replaced as the host of Family Feud, 40-year-old Ray Combs was found hanging from his hospital bed sheets while on a psychiatric hold.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 17, 2026

The Turbulent Life Of Ray Combs, The ‘Family Feud’ Host Who Took His Own Life In 1996

Two years after he was replaced as the host of Family Feud, 40-year-old Ray Combs was found hanging from his hospital bed sheets while on a psychiatric hold.

By Wyatt Redd • January 17, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 16, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 16, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 15, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • January 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 15, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 14, 2026

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of British Acting Legend Alan Rickman

On January 14, 2016, the revered Harry Potter and Die Hard star Alan Rickman died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of just 69 in London.

By Ainsley Brown • January 14, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 14, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • January 14, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of The Palomares Incident, When America Accidentally Dropped Four Nuclear Bombs On Spain

A U.S. B-52 bomber accidentally crashed into a KC-135 jet tanker over Spain on January 17, 1966, at the height of the Cold War, dropping thermonuclear cargo near the coastal village of Palomares.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 13, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of The Palomares Incident, When America Accidentally Dropped Four Nuclear Bombs On Spain

A U.S. B-52 bomber accidentally crashed into a KC-135 jet tanker over Spain on January 17, 1966, at the height of the Cold War, dropping thermonuclear cargo near the coastal village of Palomares.

By Ainsley Brown • January 13, 2026