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The Life And Crimes Of Salvatore Maranzano, The ‘Boss Of All Bosses’ Who Helped Create The American Mafia As We Know It

After defeating Joe Masseria in the Castellammarese War, Salvatore "Little Caesar" Maranzano declared himself the "boss of all bosses" and reorganized the mob into the Five Families — but his reign would soon come to a bloody end.

By Andrew Milne • Oct 13, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Salvatore Maranzano, The ‘Boss Of All Bosses’ Who Helped Create The American Mafia As We Know It

After defeating Joe Masseria in the Castellammarese War, Salvatore "Little Caesar" Maranzano declared himself the "boss of all bosses" and reorganized the mob into the Five Families — but his reign would soon come to a bloody end.

By Andrew Milne • October 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2024

Astonishing 3D Images Reconstruct The Wreck Of The Endurance, The Doomed Ship That Sank In Antarctica In 1915

The wreck of the Endurance was found in 2022, and the 25,000 images captured at the scene have now been compiled into a detailed reconstruction of this historic ship.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 11, 2024

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Astonishing 3D Images Reconstruct The Wreck Of The Endurance, The Doomed Ship That Sank In Antarctica In 1915

The wreck of the Endurance was found in 2022, and the 25,000 images captured at the scene have now been compiled into a detailed reconstruction of this historic ship.

By Austin Harvey • October 11, 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 • 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