Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis Jan 11, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis January 11, 2024

Why The Miracle On The Hudson Was Truly As Miraculous As It Seemed

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River — and all 155 people onboard survived.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2024

Why The Miracle On The Hudson Was Truly As Miraculous As It Seemed

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River — and all 155 people onboard survived.

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey Jan 9, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey January 9, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 8, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon January 8, 2024

The Life And Death Of Mary Ann Nichols, Jack The Ripper’s First Victim

Mary Ann Nichols' murder in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London on August 31, 1888 sent the city into a panic — but it was just the beginning of Jack the Ripper's infamous killing spree.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 8, 2024

The Life And Death Of Mary Ann Nichols, Jack The Ripper’s First Victim

Mary Ann Nichols' murder in the Whitechapel neighborhood of London on August 31, 1888 sent the city into a panic — but it was just the beginning of Jack the Ripper's infamous killing spree.

By Kaleena Fraga January 8, 2024

How Baby Face Nelson Became The Most Wanted Man Of Depression-Era America

Deemed "Public Enemy Number One" by the FBI, Baby Face Nelson robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest before being killed outside of Chicago on November 27, 1934.

By Samuel Warde Jan 7, 2024

How Baby Face Nelson Became The Most Wanted Man Of Depression-Era America

Deemed "Public Enemy Number One" by the FBI, Baby Face Nelson robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest before being killed outside of Chicago on November 27, 1934.

By Samuel Warde January 7, 2024

Meet Bass Reeves, The Trailblazing Black Deputy Who Patrolled The Wild West

From escaping slavery as a young man to arresting 3,000 outlaws as a deputy, the story of Bass Reeves is the stuff of legend.

By Briana Jones Jan 7, 2024

Meet Bass Reeves, The Trailblazing Black Deputy Who Patrolled The Wild West

From escaping slavery as a young man to arresting 3,000 outlaws as a deputy, the story of Bass Reeves is the stuff of legend.

By Briana Jones January 7, 2024

Kurt Cobain’s Journals: Inside The Mind Of A Music Icon

More than any other source, Kurt Cobain's journals reveal the music that inspired him and the problems that plagued him.

By John Kuroski Jan 7, 2024

Kurt Cobain’s Journals: Inside The Mind Of A Music Icon

More than any other source, Kurt Cobain's journals reveal the music that inspired him and the problems that plagued him.

By John Kuroski January 7, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 6, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff January 6, 2024