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Peep Shows, Sex, And Crack: 27 Photos Of Times Square At Its Lowest

Before Times Square was a global attraction, it was home to sex shops and drug dealers in what was one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jun 29, 2021

Peep Shows, Sex, And Crack: 27 Photos Of Times Square At Its Lowest

Before Times Square was a global attraction, it was home to sex shops and drug dealers in what was one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in New York City.

By Alexander Baldwin • June 29, 2021

A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 21, 2021

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A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 21, 2021

Inside The Death Of Henryk Siwiak: The Only Unsolved Murder On 9/11 In New York City

Just before midnight on September 11, 2001, a Polish immigrant named Henryk Siwiak was fatally shot in Brooklyn. His killer was never found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2021

Inside The Death Of Henryk Siwiak: The Only Unsolved Murder On 9/11 In New York City

Just before midnight on September 11, 2001, a Polish immigrant named Henryk Siwiak was fatally shot in Brooklyn. His killer was never found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2021

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2021

The Story Of Captain Jack Bonavita, The Fearless One-Armed Lion Tamer

In the early 20th century, Captain Jack Bonavita dazzled crowds with his ability to tame lions — until he was brutally killed by a polar bear.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • Apr 5, 2021

Meet Eugene Bullard, The Runaway Who Became The First Black American Fighter Pilot

During World War I, Eugene Bullard made history as the first African American military pilot — by fighting for France.

By Victoria Linchong • April 5, 2021

New York Cemetery Worker Buried Alive After Grave He Was Digging Collapses On Him

The 42-year-old was leveling the bottom of a 7-foot-deep grave when the freak accident occurred.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 2, 2021

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New York Cemetery Worker Buried Alive After Grave He Was Digging Collapses On Him

The 42-year-old was leveling the bottom of a 7-foot-deep grave when the freak accident occurred.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 2, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 26, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 21 – 27

Police conspiracy behind Malcolm X's death revealed, hidden message in "The Scream" uncovered, new theory about dinosaurs' demise published.

By All That's Interesting • February 26, 2021

Alex Trebek’s Son Donated His Dad’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Wardrobe To A Nonprofit That’s Helping The Homeless And Ex-Convicts

"It would be an honor to the type of work my dad did throughout his life."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 19, 2021

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Alex Trebek’s Son Donated His Dad’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Wardrobe To A Nonprofit That’s Helping The Homeless And Ex-Convicts

"It would be an honor to the type of work my dad did throughout his life."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 19, 2021

Inside The Tragedy Of The Happy Land Fire, New York City’s Deadliest Arson Attack

On a fateful night in 1990, an arsonist lit a massive fire at the Happy Land Social Club in the Bronx — damning the 93 young people inside.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 18, 2021

Inside The Tragedy Of The Happy Land Fire, New York City’s Deadliest Arson Attack

On a fateful night in 1990, an arsonist lit a massive fire at the Happy Land Social Club in the Bronx — damning the 93 young people inside.

By Natasha Ishak • February 18, 2021

Meet Joan Vollmer, The Beat Generation Muse Killed In A Drunken Party Trick Gone Wrong

Joan Vollmer opened her New York City home to the raucous Beats — and was ultimately shot in the head by one of the movement’s most influential writers, her common-law husband William S. Burroughs.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2021

Meet Joan Vollmer, The Beat Generation Muse Killed In A Drunken Party Trick Gone Wrong

Joan Vollmer opened her New York City home to the raucous Beats — and was ultimately shot in the head by one of the movement’s most influential writers, her common-law husband William S. Burroughs.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2021