modern history

Inside The Wild Life Of Mick Taylor And His Legendary Time With The Rolling Stones

A talented guitarist, Mick Taylor helped lead the Rolling Stones to one of the band's greatest eras in the early 1970s. So why did he abruptly quit after just five years?

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 8, 2026

Inside The Wild Life Of Mick Taylor And His Legendary Time With The Rolling Stones

A talented guitarist, Mick Taylor helped lead the Rolling Stones to one of the band's greatest eras in the early 1970s. So why did he abruptly quit after just five years?

By Rivy Lyon • March 8, 2026

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and discovering her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 7, 2026

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and discovering her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 7, 2026

The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. Did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 7, 2026

The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. Did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • March 7, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Aleksandr Akimov, The Soviet Engineer Who Was On Duty During The Chernobyl Disaster

Aleksandr Akimov was a night shift supervisor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and his attempts to mitigate the effects of the reactor explosion in April 1986 left him with such severe radiation sickness that he was dead within two weeks.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 7, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Aleksandr Akimov, The Soviet Engineer Who Was On Duty During The Chernobyl Disaster

Aleksandr Akimov was a night shift supervisor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and his attempts to mitigate the effects of the reactor explosion in April 1986 left him with such severe radiation sickness that he was dead within two weeks.

By Rivy Lyon • March 7, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Tommy Lynn Sells, The Sexual Psychopath Who May Have Killed 70 People

After a 10-year-old surviving victim named Krystal Surles escaped Tommy Lynn Sells' clutches, the infamous American serial killer was soon captured and sentenced to death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Mar 6, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Tommy Lynn Sells, The Sexual Psychopath Who May Have Killed 70 People

After a 10-year-old surviving victim named Krystal Surles escaped Tommy Lynn Sells' clutches, the infamous American serial killer was soon captured and sentenced to death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • March 6, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of Dusko Popov, The World War II Intelligence Agent Who Helped Inspire 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Duško Popov actually knew Sir Ian Fleming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 6, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of Dusko Popov, The World War II Intelligence Agent Who Helped Inspire 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Duško Popov actually knew Sir Ian Fleming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd • March 6, 2026

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 6, 2026

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 6, 2026

The Incredible Story Of The Tongan Castaways, The Teenage Boys Who Survived For 15 Months On An Uninhabited Island

After they were stranded on the island of 'Ata in 1965, the Tongan castaways survived for more than a year by working together and dividing up responsibilities.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 5, 2026

The Incredible Story Of The Tongan Castaways, The Teenage Boys Who Survived For 15 Months On An Uninhabited Island

After they were stranded on the island of 'Ata in 1965, the Tongan castaways survived for more than a year by working together and dividing up responsibilities.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 5, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18 before being released.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18 before being released.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2026

How Aron Ralston’s Harrowing Survival Story Inspired ‘127 Hours’

In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston spent 127 hours pinned by a boulder in Utah's Bluejohn Canyon — until he amputated his own arm and escaped.

By Katie Serena • Mar 5, 2026

How Aron Ralston’s Harrowing Survival Story Inspired ‘127 Hours’

In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston spent 127 hours pinned by a boulder in Utah's Bluejohn Canyon — until he amputated his own arm and escaped.

By Katie Serena • March 5, 2026