modern history

The Story Behind The 9/11 Photo Of A Doomed Fire Truck Heading Toward The Twin Towers

Amateur photographer Aaron McLamb captured an iconic photo of Ladder 118 as it crossed the Brooklyn Bridge — not knowing that it would be the fire truck's last run.

By Hannah McKennett • Dec 16, 2019

The Story Behind The 9/11 Photo Of A Doomed Fire Truck Heading Toward The Twin Towers

Amateur photographer Aaron McLamb captured an iconic photo of Ladder 118 as it crossed the Brooklyn Bridge — not knowing that it would be the fire truck's last run.

By Hannah McKennett • December 16, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 11, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak • December 11, 2019

How The Murderous ‘Mad Trapper’ Led Police On A Month-Long Manhunt In The Canadian Wilderness

In 1932, a reclusive hunter named Albert Johnson opened fire on Canadian police — and then tried to flee into the icy mountains of the Northwest Territories. To this day, no one knows why.

By Andrew Lenoir • Dec 10, 2019

How The Murderous ‘Mad Trapper’ Led Police On A Month-Long Manhunt In The Canadian Wilderness

In 1932, a reclusive hunter named Albert Johnson opened fire on Canadian police — and then tried to flee into the icy mountains of the Northwest Territories. To this day, no one knows why.

By Andrew Lenoir • December 10, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 6, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • December 6, 2019

The 10 Most Controversial On-Screen Portrayals Of Adolf Hitler

From actors who did extensive research to those who chose not to portray the Führer accurately at all, these Hitler movies reveal wildly different takes on modern history's greatest villain.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 5, 2019

The 10 Most Controversial On-Screen Portrayals Of Adolf Hitler

From actors who did extensive research to those who chose not to portray the Führer accurately at all, these Hitler movies reveal wildly different takes on modern history's greatest villain.

By Natasha Ishak • December 5, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena • Dec 4, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena • December 4, 2019

Meet Frank Lentini, The Sideshow Performer With Three Legs, 16 Fingers, And Two Penises

Frank Lentini, the "Three-Legged Man," went on to have a successful career thanks to his parasitic twin.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 4, 2019

Meet Frank Lentini, The Sideshow Performer With Three Legs, 16 Fingers, And Two Penises

Frank Lentini, the "Three-Legged Man," went on to have a successful career thanks to his parasitic twin.

By Leah Silverman • December 4, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 2, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting • December 2, 2019

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2019

106 Years Of Showtime At The Apollo, From Vaudeville To Motown In 33 Vintage Photos

For more than a century, Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater has launched the careers of black performers from James Brown to Michael Jackson.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2019

How Your Favorite Rock Stars Would Look Today If They Hadn’t Died Young

From Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, some of history's most iconic rock stars left this world far too soon thanks to addiction, suicide, and other tragedies. But these revealing mock-ups give us a glimpse of how they'd look if they'd lived.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 28, 2019

How Your Favorite Rock Stars Would Look Today If They Hadn’t Died Young

From Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain, some of history's most iconic rock stars left this world far too soon thanks to addiction, suicide, and other tragedies. But these revealing mock-ups give us a glimpse of how they'd look if they'd lived.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 28, 2019