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Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro Oct 30, 2021

Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit

Blissfully unable to even understand the concept of dying, Joe Arridy was described by his prison warden as "the happiest man who ever lived on death row."

By Gina Dimuro October 30, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting Oct 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Oct. 24 – 30

Paint on ancient Peruvian mask found to contain human blood, massive nest of dinosaur eggs uncovered, search for bodies at Native American forced assimilation school begins.

By All That's Interesting October 29, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton Oct 28, 2021

9 Terrifying Historical Artifacts — And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

From a monk who mummified himself inside a statue to a tower made of human skulls, discover some of the most chilling artifacts ever unearthed.

By Genevieve Carlton October 28, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 27, 2021

9 Real Haunted Houses Across The United States — And The Horrifying Stories Behind Their Ghosts

From the sites of the real 'Amityville Horror' and 'The Conjuring' to the White House itself, these are the most haunted houses in America.

By Kaleena Fraga October 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak Oct 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak October 27, 2021

A Victim Of Serial Killer Robert Hansen Was Just Identified Using DNA

Discovered near Alaska's Horseshoe Lake in 1984, Robin Pelkey was buried anonymously as "Horseshoe Harriet." But now, after 37 years, she's finally been identified.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 26, 2021

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A Victim Of Serial Killer Robert Hansen Was Just Identified Using DNA

Discovered near Alaska's Horseshoe Lake in 1984, Robin Pelkey was buried anonymously as "Horseshoe Harriet." But now, after 37 years, she's finally been identified.

By Marco Margaritoff October 26, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Alexey Maresyev, The Soviet Fighter Pilot That The Nazis Simply Couldn’t Kill

After being shot down and surviving 18 days in the wilderness, Alexey Petrovich Maresyev miraculously returned to the skies to take on the Nazis — despite losing both of his legs.

By Mark Shiffer Oct 26, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Alexey Maresyev, The Soviet Fighter Pilot That The Nazis Simply Couldn’t Kill

After being shot down and surviving 18 days in the wilderness, Alexey Petrovich Maresyev miraculously returned to the skies to take on the Nazis — despite losing both of his legs.

By Mark Shiffer October 26, 2021

The Baffling Story Of D.B. Cooper, The Mysterious Plane Hijacker Who Stole $200K And Escaped Via Parachute

On November 24, 1971, a man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane headed from Portland to Seattle, collected an enormous ransom, and then simply vanished into thin air.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 26, 2021

The Baffling Story Of D.B. Cooper, The Mysterious Plane Hijacker Who Stole $200K And Escaped Via Parachute

On November 24, 1971, a man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane headed from Portland to Seattle, collected an enormous ransom, and then simply vanished into thin air.

By Kaleena Fraga October 26, 2021

This Flying Ace Shot Down 26 Planes, Lived Through Two Plane Crashes, And Survived Being Adrift At Sea

His success as a pilot was just one of his many skills. Eddie Rickenbacker survived against all odds multiple times, founded one of America's biggest airlines, and was even asked to run for president.

By William DeLong Oct 25, 2021