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Meet The Mods: The Mid-Century Fashionistas Who Took Britain By Storm

In prosperous post-World War II Britain, an aspirational generation of middle-class idealists arose who expressed their progressive ideas through stylish fashions.

By Chris Altman Aug 2, 2021

Meet The Mods: The Mid-Century Fashionistas Who Took Britain By Storm

In prosperous post-World War II Britain, an aspirational generation of middle-class idealists arose who expressed their progressive ideas through stylish fashions.

By Chris Altman August 2, 2021

22 Elvis Presley Facts That Reveal The Man Behind ‘The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’

From his stillborn twin brother to his surprising last words, these facts about Elvis Presley will make you see this legendary artist in a whole new light.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 2, 2021

22 Elvis Presley Facts That Reveal The Man Behind ‘The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’

From his stillborn twin brother to his surprising last words, these facts about Elvis Presley will make you see this legendary artist in a whole new light.

By Kaleena Fraga August 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of The Dunblane Massacre — And How It Changed Gun Laws In The U.K. Forever

The 1996 Dunblane massacre was the deadliest school shooting in the history of the modern United Kingdom. But it was also the last.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of The Dunblane Massacre — And How It Changed Gun Laws In The U.K. Forever

The 1996 Dunblane massacre was the deadliest school shooting in the history of the modern United Kingdom. But it was also the last.

By Marco Margaritoff August 2, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver Aug 2, 2021

‘You Don’t Treat Dogs That Way’: Inside The Real-Life Horror Story Of The Tuskegee Experiment

From 1932 to 1972, the Tuskegee syphilis study allowed hundreds of African American men to die — all in the name of "science."

By Mark Oliver August 2, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Mary Jo Kopechne, The Woman Who Drowned In Ted Kennedy’s Car

Mary Jo Kopechne's death at Chappaquiddick remains murky more than 50 years after she drowned after a car crash with Senator Ted Kennedy.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 31, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Mary Jo Kopechne, The Woman Who Drowned In Ted Kennedy’s Car

Mary Jo Kopechne's death at Chappaquiddick remains murky more than 50 years after she drowned after a car crash with Senator Ted Kennedy.

By Kaleena Fraga July 31, 2021

Inside The Tragic Death Of Vince Foster — And The Conspiracy Theories That Followed

A former deputy White House counsel, Vince Foster died by suicide just six months into the Clinton administration on July 20, 1993. But not everyone believes he killed himself.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 29, 2021

Inside The Tragic Death Of Vince Foster — And The Conspiracy Theories That Followed

A former deputy White House counsel, Vince Foster died by suicide just six months into the Clinton administration on July 20, 1993. But not everyone believes he killed himself.

By Marco Margaritoff July 29, 2021

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 Jul 29, 2021

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 July 29, 2021

The Story Of Jerrie Cobb, The Record-Breaking Pilot Who Should Have Been America’s First Female Astronaut

In 1960, Jerrie Cobb and 12 other women passed the 75 grueling tests for NASA's astronaut prospects — but was still denied a place in the program.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 27, 2021

The Story Of Jerrie Cobb, The Record-Breaking Pilot Who Should Have Been America’s First Female Astronaut

In 1960, Jerrie Cobb and 12 other women passed the 75 grueling tests for NASA's astronaut prospects — but was still denied a place in the program.

By Genevieve Carlton July 27, 2021

The Crimes Of Eric Rudolph, The Atlanta Bomber Who Attacked The 1996 Summer Olympics

On July 27, 1996, Eric Rudolph planted a bomb at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. He then targeted two abortion clinics and a lesbian bar before vanishing into the North Carolina wilderness.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 27, 2021