modern history

The True Story Of The Niland Brothers Who Inspired ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Though Saving Private Ryan was fictional, it was inspired by the true story of Frederick Niland, who was sent home after his brothers were killed in action.

By Katie Serena • Jul 20, 2024

The True Story Of The Niland Brothers Who Inspired ‘Saving Private Ryan’

Though Saving Private Ryan was fictional, it was inspired by the true story of Frederick Niland, who was sent home after his brothers were killed in action.

By Katie Serena • July 20, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 20, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton • July 20, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 19, 2024

What Really Happened During The Amityville Horror?

After Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family in their Amityville, New York home in 1974, the next family who moved into the house claimed it was plagued by paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • July 19, 2024

Latoya Ammons, The Woman Who Allegedly Battled 200 Spirits Inside The ‘Demon House’ Of Gary, Indiana

Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the "house of 200 demons" in 2011.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 19, 2024

Latoya Ammons, The Woman Who Allegedly Battled 200 Spirits Inside The ‘Demon House’ Of Gary, Indiana

Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the "house of 200 demons" in 2011.

By Amber Morgan • July 19, 2024

Inside The Shocking True Story Behind ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’ And The Real-Life Jordan Belfort

The 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street is based on the true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his associates at Stratton Oakmont — but the real events behind the movie are even wilder than what was on screen.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 17, 2024

Inside The Shocking True Story Behind ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’ And The Real-Life Jordan Belfort

The 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street is based on the true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his associates at Stratton Oakmont — but the real events behind the movie are even wilder than what was on screen.

By Austin Harvey • July 17, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan • Jul 15, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan • July 15, 2024

The Astonishing Story Of Millvina Dean, The Last Survivor Of The Titanic

Millvina Dean was just two months old in 1912 when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic — and she lived to the age of 97 before dying in 2009.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 14, 2024

The Astonishing Story Of Millvina Dean, The Last Survivor Of The Titanic

Millvina Dean was just two months old in 1912 when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the Atlantic — and she lived to the age of 97 before dying in 2009.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 14, 2024

The Inspiring Story Of Wilma Mankiller, The First Woman Elected Chief Of The Cherokee Nation

Born into poverty, Wilma Mankiller overcame numerous obstacles to become the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation — and to improve the lives of countless Native Americans along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 13, 2024

The Inspiring Story Of Wilma Mankiller, The First Woman Elected Chief Of The Cherokee Nation

Born into poverty, Wilma Mankiller overcame numerous obstacles to become the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation — and to improve the lives of countless Native Americans along the way.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 13, 2024

How Did John Wayne Gacy Die? Inside The Infamous Killer Clown’s Execution And The Moments Leading Up To It

Before John Wayne Gacy’s death by execution in May 1994, he was given a picnic on the prison grounds as his final meal — and he may have uttered some chilling last words.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 11, 2024

How Did John Wayne Gacy Die? Inside The Infamous Killer Clown’s Execution And The Moments Leading Up To It

Before John Wayne Gacy’s death by execution in May 1994, he was given a picnic on the prison grounds as his final meal — and he may have uttered some chilling last words.

By Austin Harvey • July 11, 2024

The Story Of Josephine Earp, The Mystery Woman Who Became The Common-Law Wife Of Old West Lawman Wyatt Earp

The wife of Wyatt Earp following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881, Josephine Marcus Earp led a life shrouded in mystery until decades after her death in 1944.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 11, 2024

The Story Of Josephine Earp, The Mystery Woman Who Became The Common-Law Wife Of Old West Lawman Wyatt Earp

The wife of Wyatt Earp following the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881, Josephine Marcus Earp led a life shrouded in mystery until decades after her death in 1944.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 11, 2024