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The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Rent’ Creator Jonathan Larson’s Death At Just 35

Playwright Jonathan Larson died of undiagnosed Marfan syndrome on January 25, 1996 — the very day that Rent was due to make its off-Broadway premiere.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 11, 2022

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Rent’ Creator Jonathan Larson’s Death At Just 35

Playwright Jonathan Larson died of undiagnosed Marfan syndrome on January 25, 1996 — the very day that Rent was due to make its off-Broadway premiere.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 11, 2022

Nine Stories Of 9/11 Victims That Paint A Heartbreaking Picture Of America’s Darkest Day

Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, while countless survivors were left with lifelong physical and emotional wounds. From the "Falling Man" to the "Dust Lady," these are some of their stories.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2022

Nine Stories Of 9/11 Victims That Paint A Heartbreaking Picture Of America’s Darkest Day

Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, while countless survivors were left with lifelong physical and emotional wounds. From the "Falling Man" to the "Dust Lady," these are some of their stories.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2022

44 Gritty Images Of New York’s Bowery, From Street Gangs To Punk Rock

Once lined with flophouses, brothels, and gambling dens, New York's Bowery was originally a rural road that has since become a destination for the city's nightlife.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2022

44 Gritty Images Of New York’s Bowery, From Street Gangs To Punk Rock

Once lined with flophouses, brothels, and gambling dens, New York's Bowery was originally a rural road that has since become a destination for the city's nightlife.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022

Meet James J. Braddock, The Real-Life ‘Cinderella Man’ Boxer Who Became A Depression-Era Folk Hero

A down-and-out dockworker, James J. Braddock shocked America when he took the world heavyweight champion title from Max Baer in a legendary boxing match in 1935.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

Inside The Repeal Of Prohibition — And The Wild Celebrations That Followed

When Prohibition finally ended with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in 1933, America kicked off the biggest impromptu party the country had ever seen.

By Mark Oliver • May 12, 2022

Leona Helmsley, The Ruthless Real Estate Mogul Dubbed The ‘Queen Of Mean’

Before Leona Helmsley went to prison for tax evasion in 1989, she owned some of New York City's most luxurious hotels and was infamous for her legendary cruelty towards her employees.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022

Leona Helmsley, The Ruthless Real Estate Mogul Dubbed The ‘Queen Of Mean’

Before Leona Helmsley went to prison for tax evasion in 1989, she owned some of New York City's most luxurious hotels and was infamous for her legendary cruelty towards her employees.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2022

The Tragic Death Of Frank Gotti And The Grisly Revenge Killing That Likely Followed

After a neighbor named John Favara accidentally ran over Frank Gotti, the middle son of Mafia boss John Gotti, the man vanished forever without a trace.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2022

The Tragic Death Of Frank Gotti And The Grisly Revenge Killing That Likely Followed

After a neighbor named John Favara accidentally ran over Frank Gotti, the middle son of Mafia boss John Gotti, the man vanished forever without a trace.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2022

Vincent Gigante, The ‘Oddfather’ Mob Boss Who Pretended To Be Crazy

For nearly 30 years, Genovese crime boss Vincent Gigante pretended to be mentally ill to avoid prison. And it almost worked.

By Carly Silver • Apr 15, 2022

Vincent Gigante, The ‘Oddfather’ Mob Boss Who Pretended To Be Crazy

For nearly 30 years, Genovese crime boss Vincent Gigante pretended to be mentally ill to avoid prison. And it almost worked.

By Carly Silver • April 15, 2022

How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

In 1934, Albert Fish wrote a letter to Grace Budd’s mother and described how he'd murdered her before cutting her into pieces and eating her flesh.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 23, 2022

How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

In 1934, Albert Fish wrote a letter to Grace Budd’s mother and described how he'd murdered her before cutting her into pieces and eating her flesh.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 23, 2022

The Twisted Life Of Clark Rockefeller, The Elite Con Man Who Got Away With Murder For Nearly 30 Years

Beginning in 1978, Christian Gerhartsreiter took on numerous identities as he conned and killed his way into America's upper crust — then passed himself off as a distant relative of the Rockefeller family for 16 years.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 19, 2022

The Twisted Life Of Clark Rockefeller, The Elite Con Man Who Got Away With Murder For Nearly 30 Years

Beginning in 1978, Christian Gerhartsreiter took on numerous identities as he conned and killed his way into America's upper crust — then passed himself off as a distant relative of the Rockefeller family for 16 years.

By Wyatt Redd • March 19, 2022