modern history

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

The Disturbing Stories Of 9 Brutal Crimes That Took Place On Thanksgiving

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2025

How Today’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods Made It To The Dinner Table

The Pilgrims enjoyed a meal that included turkey, cranberries, and squash during their feast with the Wampanoag tribe in 1621, but these Thanksgiving foods have changed significantly over the past 400 years.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • November 24, 2025

Is King Tut’s Tomb Really Cursed? Inside The Stories Of 9 People Who Were Allegedly Hexed By The Pharaoh

Lord Carnarvon, the man who financed the search for King Tut's tomb, was the first purported victim of the pharaoh's curse, but at least eight other men associated with the mummy lost their homes, their pets — and even their lives.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 23, 2025

Is King Tut’s Tomb Really Cursed? Inside The Stories Of 9 People Who Were Allegedly Hexed By The Pharaoh

Lord Carnarvon, the man who financed the search for King Tut's tomb, was the first purported victim of the pharaoh's curse, but at least eight other men associated with the mummy lost their homes, their pets — and even their lives.

By Austin Harvey • November 23, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Dipendra, The Crown Prince Of Nepal Who Massacred His Family

On June 1, 2001, Dipendra murdered nine members of the Nepalese royal family, including his parents and siblings, before dying by suicide.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 18, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Dipendra, The Crown Prince Of Nepal Who Massacred His Family

On June 1, 2001, Dipendra murdered nine members of the Nepalese royal family, including his parents and siblings, before dying by suicide.

By Ainsley Brown • November 18, 2025

The Life Of Frances Folsom Cleveland, The Youngest First Lady In White House History

Frances Folsom was just 21 years old when she married 49-year-old President Grover Cleveland, becoming the youngest first lady in American history and a national celebrity.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 18, 2025

The Life Of Frances Folsom Cleveland, The Youngest First Lady In White House History

Frances Folsom was just 21 years old when she married 49-year-old President Grover Cleveland, becoming the youngest first lady in American history and a national celebrity.

By Ainsley Brown • November 18, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About The Assassination Of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, but more than six decades later, many questions still linger about the president's death and the tumultuous aftermath.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About The Assassination Of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, but more than six decades later, many questions still linger about the president's death and the tumultuous aftermath.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2025

How Lorraine Warren Became One Of The Most Notorious Paranormal Investigators In Modern American History

Go inside the real story of Lorraine Warren and her husband Ed — and why their work as ghost hunters was very different from what was portrayed in The Conjuring.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2025

How Lorraine Warren Became One Of The Most Notorious Paranormal Investigators In Modern American History

Go inside the real story of Lorraine Warren and her husband Ed — and why their work as ghost hunters was very different from what was portrayed in The Conjuring.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Bellamy Salute, The Nazi-Like Gesture That Americans Once Used To Pledge Allegiance To The Flag

Named for the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, Francis J. Bellamy, the Bellamy Salute was used from the 1890s until 1942.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Bellamy Salute, The Nazi-Like Gesture That Americans Once Used To Pledge Allegiance To The Flag

Named for the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, Francis J. Bellamy, the Bellamy Salute was used from the 1890s until 1942.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2025