modern history

Elaine Parent, The Identity Thief And Murderer Who Became Known As The ‘World’s Most Wanted Woman’

Throughout the 1990s, police around the world were on the lookout for Elaine Parent after she stole at least 20 identities and murdered a Florida woman named Beverly McGowan, earning the nickname the "Chameleon Killer."

By Amber Morgan • Oct 10, 2024

Elaine Parent, The Identity Thief And Murderer Who Became Known As The ‘World’s Most Wanted Woman’

Throughout the 1990s, police around the world were on the lookout for Elaine Parent after she stole at least 20 identities and murdered a Florida woman named Beverly McGowan, earning the nickname the "Chameleon Killer."

By Amber Morgan • October 10, 2024

Ernest Shackleton, The Daring Explorer Who Captained The Endurance

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton was determined to cross Antarctica. But when ice trapped his ship Endurance, his mission instantly changed from exploration to pure survival.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 10, 2024

Ernest Shackleton, The Daring Explorer Who Captained The Endurance

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton was determined to cross Antarctica. But when ice trapped his ship Endurance, his mission instantly changed from exploration to pure survival.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 10, 2024

What Really Happened During the Phoenix Lights Incident?

In an incident known as the Phoenix Lights, hundreds in Arizona and Nevada witnessed a fireball go across the sky followed by the appearance of a V-shaped craft.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 9, 2024

What Really Happened During the Phoenix Lights Incident?

In an incident known as the Phoenix Lights, hundreds in Arizona and Nevada witnessed a fireball go across the sky followed by the appearance of a V-shaped craft.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 9, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • Oct 9, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • October 9, 2024

Inside 11 Of The Strangest Cases Of Mass Hysteria Throughout History

From the laughing epidemic of 1962 to the killer clown scare of 2016, these cases of mass hysteria show just how bizarre — and dangerous — this psychological phenomenon can be.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 8, 2024

Inside 11 Of The Strangest Cases Of Mass Hysteria Throughout History

From the laughing epidemic of 1962 to the killer clown scare of 2016, these cases of mass hysteria show just how bizarre — and dangerous — this psychological phenomenon can be.

By Amber Morgan • October 8, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of The Scream Killers, The 16-Year-Olds Who Murdered Their High School Classmate

Inspired by the movie Scream, 16-year-olds Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik became obsessed with killing someone — then fatally attacked their classmate Cassie Jo Stoddart on September 22, 2006.

By Rivy Lyon • Oct 8, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of The Scream Killers, The 16-Year-Olds Who Murdered Their High School Classmate

Inspired by the movie Scream, 16-year-olds Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik became obsessed with killing someone — then fatally attacked their classmate Cassie Jo Stoddart on September 22, 2006.

By Rivy Lyon • October 8, 2024

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

From Chris Farley’s speedball overdose to Norm Macdonald’s unexpected death in 2021, these stories highlight how many Saturday Night Live cast members died tragically young.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 7, 2024

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

From Chris Farley’s speedball overdose to Norm Macdonald’s unexpected death in 2021, these stories highlight how many Saturday Night Live cast members died tragically young.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 7, 2024

How Did The Titanic Sink — And Why Was The Disaster So Deadly?

After crashing into an iceberg in the North Atlantic, the Titanic slipped beneath the frigid waters on April 15, 1912, taking 1,500 souls with it.

By Rivy Lyon • Oct 7, 2024

How Did The Titanic Sink — And Why Was The Disaster So Deadly?

After crashing into an iceberg in the North Atlantic, the Titanic slipped beneath the frigid waters on April 15, 1912, taking 1,500 souls with it.

By Rivy Lyon • October 7, 2024

Inside The Bizarre History Of Trepanation, The World’s Oldest Cranial Surgery

Believed to date back at least 10,000 years, trepanation involves drilling a hole into a person's skull and exposing the membrane surrounding their brain.

By Andrew Milne • Oct 6, 2024

Inside The Bizarre History Of Trepanation, The World’s Oldest Cranial Surgery

Believed to date back at least 10,000 years, trepanation involves drilling a hole into a person's skull and exposing the membrane surrounding their brain.

By Andrew Milne • October 6, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Virginia Rappe, The Silent Film Actress Who Died Mysteriously In 1921

Just days after attending a San Francisco party, 30-year-old Virginia Rappe died of a ruptured bladder and peritonitis — and rumors quickly spread that she had been raped and murdered.

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 6, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Virginia Rappe, The Silent Film Actress Who Died Mysteriously In 1921

Just days after attending a San Francisco party, 30-year-old Virginia Rappe died of a ruptured bladder and peritonitis — and rumors quickly spread that she had been raped and murdered.

By Gina Dimuro • October 6, 2024