Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Forgotten Story Of Frank Wills, The Security Guard Who Foiled The Watergate Break-In

On June 17, 1972, Frank Wills discovered burglars in the offices of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate hotel, setting off a sequence of events that led to President Nixon's resignation.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 15, 2023

The Forgotten Story Of Frank Wills, The Security Guard Who Foiled The Watergate Break-In

By Kaleena Fraga April 15, 2023

The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and 12 other English conspirators tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament. But just before the explosion was supposed to happen, Fawkes got caught red-handed.

By Austin Harvey Apr 14, 2023

The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and 12 other English conspirators tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament. But just before the explosion was supposed to happen, Fawkes got caught red-handed.

By Austin Harvey April 14, 2023

Paul Snider, The Predatory Pimp Who Murdered Dorothy Stratten

A small-time hustler from Vancouver, Paul Snider thought he'd struck it rich when he met model Dorothy Stratten — but when she left him, he killed her.

By William DeLong Apr 14, 2023

Paul Snider, The Predatory Pimp Who Murdered Dorothy Stratten

A small-time hustler from Vancouver, Paul Snider thought he'd struck it rich when he met model Dorothy Stratten — but when she left him, he killed her.

By William DeLong April 14, 2023

The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

Mary Jane Kelly was an enigmatic figure with a mostly unverified story. What was clear, though, was the horrifying nature of her murder.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 14, 2023

The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

Mary Jane Kelly was an enigmatic figure with a mostly unverified story. What was clear, though, was the horrifying nature of her murder.

By Kara Goldfarb April 14, 2023

The Double Life Of Philip Markoff, The Medical Student Who Became The ‘Craiglist Killer’

Philip Markoff was a 23-year-old husband-to-be and medical student in Boston who was also soliciting women off Craigslist to rob and murder.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 14, 2023

The Double Life Of Philip Markoff, The Medical Student Who Became The ‘Craiglist Killer’

Philip Markoff was a 23-year-old husband-to-be and medical student in Boston who was also soliciting women off Craigslist to rob and murder.

By Kaleena Fraga April 14, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore Apr 13, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore April 13, 2023

Inside The Disturbed Mind Of Arthur Bremer, The Would-Be Presidential Assassin Who Inspired ‘Taxi Driver’

On May 15, 1972, Arthur Bremer shot presidential candidate George Wallace five times at a Maryland rally. And once his diaries were published while he was behind bars, it became clear that he also wanted to assassinate Richard Nixon.

By William DeLong Apr 13, 2023

Inside The Disturbed Mind Of Arthur Bremer, The Would-Be Presidential Assassin Who Inspired ‘Taxi Driver’

By William DeLong April 13, 2023

How Teenager Elmer Wayne Henley Became The Accomplice Of One Of America’s Most Prolific Serial Killers

Between 1970 and 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. helped "Candy Man" Dean Corll kidnap, rape, and murder at least 28 boys — six of whom he killed himself.

By Cara Johnson Apr 13, 2023

How Teenager Elmer Wayne Henley Became The Accomplice Of One Of America’s Most Prolific Serial Killers

Between 1970 and 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. helped "Candy Man" Dean Corll kidnap, rape, and murder at least 28 boys — six of whom he killed himself.

By Cara Johnson April 13, 2023