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66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly Nov 3, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

By Erin Kelly November 3, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro Nov 1, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro November 1, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong Oct 30, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong October 30, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong Oct 28, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong October 28, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong Oct 27, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong October 27, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron Oct 25, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron October 25, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver October 20, 2018

Ronald Gene Simmons Went On A 16 Person Murder Spree — And 14 Of Them Were His Own Family

"To those who oppose the death penalty - in my particular case, anything short of death would be cruel and unusual punishment."

By Kara Goldfarb Oct 17, 2018

Ronald Gene Simmons Went On A 16 Person Murder Spree — And 14 Of Them Were His Own Family

"To those who oppose the death penalty - in my particular case, anything short of death would be cruel and unusual punishment."

By Kara Goldfarb October 17, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 13, 2018

66 Side-By-Side Shots Of Biopic Stars And The Real People They Portrayed

Seen side-by-side with the real people who inspired their roles, it's clear which biopic stars were perfectly cast — and which were total duds.

By Caroline Redmond October 13, 2018

James Fitzgerald: The Man Who Brought The Unabomber’s 18-Year Reign Of Terror Streak To An End

Ted Kaczynski, a.k.a the Unabomber, seemed to be an unstoppable force of terror — until James Fitzgerald joined the investigation.

By Joel Stice Oct 10, 2018

James Fitzgerald: The Man Who Brought The Unabomber’s 18-Year Reign Of Terror Streak To An End

Ted Kaczynski, a.k.a the Unabomber, seemed to be an unstoppable force of terror — until James Fitzgerald joined the investigation.

By Joel Stice October 10, 2018