Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Diane Downs Tried To Murder Her Own Children — Then Blamed It On A Carjacking

In May 1983, Diane Downs shot her three children before shooting herself in the arm to stage being attacked by a carjacker, but her plot failed when two of her children survived.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 19, 2023

Diane Downs Tried To Murder Her Own Children — Then Blamed It On A Carjacking

In May 1983, Diane Downs shot her three children before shooting herself in the arm to stage being attacked by a carjacker, but her plot failed when two of her children survived.

By Marco Margaritoff August 19, 2023

Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson Aug 16, 2023

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Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson August 16, 2023

Brian Brown-Easley, The Former U.S. Marine Who Was Killed While Holding A Bank Hostage

When Brian Brown-Easley's monthly disability checks suddenly stopped in 2017, he made the desperate decision to hold up a bank to demand the money.

By Amber Morgan Aug 15, 2023

Brian Brown-Easley, The Former U.S. Marine Who Was Killed While Holding A Bank Hostage

When Brian Brown-Easley's monthly disability checks suddenly stopped in 2017, he made the desperate decision to hold up a bank to demand the money.

By Amber Morgan August 15, 2023

This U.S. Woman Just Broke The Record For The World’s Longest Female Beard

Erin Honeycutt has polycystic ovarian syndrome, which causes, among other things, excess hair growth.

By Austin Harvey Aug 15, 2023

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This U.S. Woman Just Broke The Record For The World’s Longest Female Beard

Erin Honeycutt has polycystic ovarian syndrome, which causes, among other things, excess hair growth.

By Austin Harvey August 15, 2023

Grant Amato, The Florida Man Who Stole $200,000 And Murdered His Family Over A Webcam Model

After getting fired from his nursing job, Grant Amato became obsessed with a Bulgarian webcam model named Silviya Ventsislavova — and his fixation led to a murderous rampage in 2019.

By Austin Harvey Aug 10, 2023

Grant Amato, The Florida Man Who Stole $200,000 And Murdered His Family Over A Webcam Model

After getting fired from his nursing job, Grant Amato became obsessed with a Bulgarian webcam model named Silviya Ventsislavova — and his fixation led to a murderous rampage in 2019.

By Austin Harvey August 10, 2023

Two Climbers Just Broke The Speed Record For Ascending Earth’s 14 Highest Mountains

"If I'm going to change this sport, the best way I can do it is by showing that women are just as capable as men on these high mountains."

By Cara Johnson Aug 10, 2023

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Two Climbers Just Broke The Speed Record For Ascending Earth’s 14 Highest Mountains

"If I'm going to change this sport, the best way I can do it is by showing that women are just as capable as men on these high mountains."

By Cara Johnson August 10, 2023

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Brian Shaffer, The Medical Student Who Vanished From An Ohio Bar

A 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State, Brian Shaffer vanished in the early morning hours of April 1, 2006 after he was captured by CCTV cameras entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 7, 2023

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Brian Shaffer, The Medical Student Who Vanished From An Ohio Bar

A 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State, Brian Shaffer vanished in the early morning hours of April 1, 2006 after he was captured by CCTV cameras entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona.

By Marco Margaritoff August 7, 2023

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

On May 19, 1918, a white mob killed Mary Turner and her unborn baby in Brooks County, Georgia because she'd threatened to take legal action after the lynching of her husband.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 2, 2023

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

On May 19, 1918, a white mob killed Mary Turner and her unborn baby in Brooks County, Georgia because she'd threatened to take legal action after the lynching of her husband.

By Kaleena Fraga August 2, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey Aug 1, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey August 1, 2023

The Story Of Shelia Eddy, The 16-Year-Old Who Helped Stab Her Friend Skylar Neese To Death In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In July 2012, teenagers Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf literally stabbed their best friend Skylar Neese in the back — and Shoaf later confessed that they killed her because they “just didn’t like her” anymore.

By Lisa Hornung Aug 1, 2023