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What Was The Satanic Panic? Inside The Mass Hysteria That Swept America In The 1980s And ’90s

Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2024

What Was The Satanic Panic? Inside The Mass Hysteria That Swept America In The 1980s And ’90s

Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments.

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 8, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 8, 2024

‘We Stick Together’: The Tragic Story Of The Sullivan Brothers, The Five Siblings Who Died Together During World War II

The Sullivan brothers enlisted in the Navy on the condition that they be kept together — then all five siblings were killed in action when the USS Juneau was destroyed by the Japanese on November 13, 1942.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 7, 2024

‘We Stick Together’: The Tragic Story Of The Sullivan Brothers, The Five Siblings Who Died Together During World War II

The Sullivan brothers enlisted in the Navy on the condition that they be kept together — then all five siblings were killed in action when the USS Juneau was destroyed by the Japanese on November 13, 1942.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 7, 2024

More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 7, 2024

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More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan • November 7, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 6, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • November 6, 2024

The Chilling Story Of Lord Lucan, The British Earl Who Mysteriously Disappeared Following The Murder Of His Children’s Nanny

After Sandra Rivett was found dead in the home of her employers, Lord and Lady Lucan, in November 1974, Lord Lucan was never seen again — and some people believe he used his wealth and connections to escape from England and go into hiding for decades.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 5, 2024

The Chilling Story Of Lord Lucan, The British Earl Who Mysteriously Disappeared Following The Murder Of His Children’s Nanny

After Sandra Rivett was found dead in the home of her employers, Lord and Lady Lucan, in November 1974, Lord Lucan was never seen again — and some people believe he used his wealth and connections to escape from England and go into hiding for decades.

By Amber Morgan • November 5, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 5, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 5, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 4, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • November 4, 2024

The Horrific Story Of The Lake Nyos Disaster, The Limnic Eruption That Devastated Cameroon

A massive cloud of carbon dioxide emerged from Cameroon's Lake Nyos on August 21, 1986, ending the lives of more than 1,700 people and 3,500 animals.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 4, 2024

The Horrific Story Of The Lake Nyos Disaster, The Limnic Eruption That Devastated Cameroon

A massive cloud of carbon dioxide emerged from Cameroon's Lake Nyos on August 21, 1986, ending the lives of more than 1,700 people and 3,500 animals.

By Austin Harvey • November 4, 2024

The True Story Of The Patterson-Gimlin Film That Some Say Proves Bigfoot Is Real

Around 1 p.m. on October 20, 1967, Bob Gimlin and Roger Patterson saw a seven-foot creature in Bluff Creek, California — and caught their encounter on film.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2024

The True Story Of The Patterson-Gimlin Film That Some Say Proves Bigfoot Is Real

Around 1 p.m. on October 20, 1967, Bob Gimlin and Roger Patterson saw a seven-foot creature in Bluff Creek, California — and caught their encounter on film.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2024