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‘Very Moving’: Newspaper Covering The Sinking Of The Titanic Unearthed In A Wardrobe In England

The newspaper was saved for over a century and contains photos of Titanic victims as well as their anxious loved ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 29, 2024

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‘Very Moving’: Newspaper Covering The Sinking Of The Titanic Unearthed In A Wardrobe In England

The newspaper was saved for over a century and contains photos of Titanic victims as well as their anxious loved ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

The Swansea Building Society recently received a postcard that had been mailed in August 1903, and no one has any idea why its delivery was 121 years late.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

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A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

The Swansea Building Society recently received a postcard that had been mailed in August 1903, and no one has any idea why its delivery was 121 years late.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

Inside The Terrifying Legends Of The Goatman That’s Been Seen In Maryland And Texas For Decades

Half-man and half-goat, the mysterious beast known as the Goatman is said to stalk forests and lurk beneath bridges waiting for the next victim in his murderous rampage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 27, 2024

Inside The Terrifying Legends Of The Goatman That’s Been Seen In Maryland And Texas For Decades

Half-man and half-goat, the mysterious beast known as the Goatman is said to stalk forests and lurk beneath bridges waiting for the next victim in his murderous rampage.

By Austin Harvey • August 27, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 26, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • August 26, 2024

Mary Ann Bevan: The Heartbreaking Story Behind The ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’

A nurse in London with four children, Mary Ann Bevan became a sideshow sensation known as the "ugliest woman in the world" in the early 1900s after she developed a rare medical condition called acromegaly.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 26, 2024

Mary Ann Bevan: The Heartbreaking Story Behind The ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’

A nurse in London with four children, Mary Ann Bevan became a sideshow sensation known as the "ugliest woman in the world" in the early 1900s after she developed a rare medical condition called acromegaly.

By Morgan Dunn • August 26, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 24, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • August 24, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • Aug 23, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • August 23, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 22, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 22, 2024