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How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 29, 2021

How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff November 29, 2021

Artist Recreates Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Tattoos On Her Body — Using Her Own Blood

Nicole Wilson was still in school when she learned about the Ice Age mummy. Stunned by the mysterious ink on his body, the now-adult artist took drastic measures to explore our history.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 22, 2021

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Artist Recreates Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Tattoos On Her Body — Using Her Own Blood

Nicole Wilson was still in school when she learned about the Ice Age mummy. Stunned by the mysterious ink on his body, the now-adult artist took drastic measures to explore our history.

By Marco Margaritoff November 22, 2021

Frank Serpico: The NYPD Whistleblower Who Uncovered Corruption — And Was Shot In The Face For It

In 1970s Brooklyn, idealistic cop Frank Serpico blew the whistle on bribery and crime within the force. It almost cost him his life.

By William DeLong Nov 21, 2021

Frank Serpico: The NYPD Whistleblower Who Uncovered Corruption — And Was Shot In The Face For It

In 1970s Brooklyn, idealistic cop Frank Serpico blew the whistle on bribery and crime within the force. It almost cost him his life.

By William DeLong November 21, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak Oct 27, 2021

Inside The Assassination Of Malcolm X: Who Killed Him And Why?

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.

By Natasha Ishak October 27, 2021

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33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 16, 2021

33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff October 16, 2021

Charles C Ebbets Lunch Atop A Skyscraper

55 American History Photos And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the Civil War to the Space Race, these powerful pictures from American history show the past as it really happened.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 12, 2021

55 American History Photos And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the Civil War to the Space Race, these powerful pictures from American history show the past as it really happened.

By Kaleena Fraga October 12, 2021

The True Story Of The 1899 Newsboy Strike That Saw Newsies Take On Publishing Tycoons — And Win

The newsboy strike of 1899 pitted poor newsies as young as seven against millionaire newspaper moguls William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer in a battle over fair wages.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 6, 2021

The True Story Of The 1899 Newsboy Strike That Saw Newsies Take On Publishing Tycoons — And Win

The newsboy strike of 1899 pitted poor newsies as young as seven against millionaire newspaper moguls William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer in a battle over fair wages.

By Kaleena Fraga October 6, 2021

The Story Of The New York City Smog Of 1966 That Killed 200 People

Starting on November 23, 1966, New York City was plagued by three days of suffocating smog in what remains one of the worst air pollution episodes and environmental disasters in American history.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 2, 2021

The Story Of The New York City Smog Of 1966 That Killed 200 People

Starting on November 23, 1966, New York City was plagued by three days of suffocating smog in what remains one of the worst air pollution episodes and environmental disasters in American history.

By Marco Margaritoff October 2, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie Sep 26, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie September 26, 2021