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The Controversial Story Of Louis Till, The Father Of Emmett Till Who Was Hanged In 1945

Louis Till was executed in Italy after a court-martial found him guilty of raping two women and murdering another while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, but it's long been debated whether he was truly guilty or unfairly targeted because of his race.

By Donna Sarkar • Nov 15, 2023

The Controversial Story Of Louis Till, The Father Of Emmett Till Who Was Hanged In 1945

Louis Till was executed in Italy after a court-martial found him guilty of raping two women and murdering another while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, but it's long been debated whether he was truly guilty or unfairly targeted because of his race.

By Donna Sarkar • November 15, 2023

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

Who were the Pilgrims? Where did they come from? And why did they come to America? Here's why your history books only tell part of the story.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2023

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

Who were the Pilgrims? Where did they come from? And why did they come to America? Here's why your history books only tell part of the story.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

A Colorado Man Died While Hiking — And Rescuers Found His Dog Alive At His Side Two Months Later

Finney the Jack Russell terrier was safely reunited with her family following her astonishing rescue.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 14, 2023

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A Colorado Man Died While Hiking — And Rescuers Found His Dog Alive At His Side Two Months Later

Finney the Jack Russell terrier was safely reunited with her family following her astonishing rescue.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 14, 2023

Inside The Sudden Death Of Beloved Actor Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan shot to fame after receiving acclaim for his Oscar-nominated role in 1998's The Green Mile. But his life and career would tragically be cut short.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 13, 2023

Inside The Sudden Death Of Beloved Actor Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan shot to fame after receiving acclaim for his Oscar-nominated role in 1998's The Green Mile. But his life and career would tragically be cut short.

By Austin Harvey • November 13, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 13, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 13, 2023

The Story Of Erin Caffey, The Texas Teenager Who Convinced Her Boyfriend To Murder Her Entire Family

After Erin Caffey's parents told her she couldn't see her boyfriend anymore, she sought revenge — by having her family brutally murdered in their sleep.

By Danielle Tinning • Nov 13, 2023

The Story Of Erin Caffey, The Texas Teenager Who Convinced Her Boyfriend To Murder Her Entire Family

After Erin Caffey's parents told her she couldn't see her boyfriend anymore, she sought revenge — by having her family brutally murdered in their sleep.

By Danielle Tinning • November 13, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of Ismael Zambada García, The Shadowy Drug Lord Known As ‘El Mayo’

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García took over the Sinaloa Cartel after Joaquín Guzmán's arrest in 2014. But unlike his predecessor, El Mayo remains at large despite a $15 million bounty for his capture.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 12, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of Ismael Zambada García, The Shadowy Drug Lord Known As ‘El Mayo’

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García took over the Sinaloa Cartel after Joaquín Guzmán's arrest in 2014. But unlike his predecessor, El Mayo remains at large despite a $15 million bounty for his capture.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 12, 2023

How Lisa McVey Outsmarted A Serial Killer — And Led Police Straight To His Door

In November 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey was kidnapped by Bobby Joe Long. After surviving 26 hours of being raped and brutalized, she escaped and led police straight to him.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 11, 2023

How Lisa McVey Outsmarted A Serial Killer — And Led Police Straight To His Door

In November 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey was kidnapped by Bobby Joe Long. After surviving 26 hours of being raped and brutalized, she escaped and led police straight to him.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 11, 2023

Nick Horner’s Father Died Before Achieving His Dream Of Scaling Everest — So He Brought His Ashes Up The Mountain

Mike Horner had a lifelong fascination with Everest, but he never made it to the mountain before his untimely death due to neurological disease in February 2023.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 10, 2023

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Nick Horner’s Father Died Before Achieving His Dream Of Scaling Everest — So He Brought His Ashes Up The Mountain

Mike Horner had a lifelong fascination with Everest, but he never made it to the mountain before his untimely death due to neurological disease in February 2023.

By Austin Harvey • November 10, 2023