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Who Was Mary Jayne Gold? The True Story Behind The Heiress Portrayed In Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’

Though she had a reputation as a wealthy playgirl, Mary Jayne Gold would make her way to Marseille during World War II where she worked to smuggle thousands of people out of the country.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2023

Who Was Mary Jayne Gold? The True Story Behind The Heiress Portrayed In Netflix’s ‘Transatlantic’

Though she had a reputation as a wealthy playgirl, Mary Jayne Gold would make her way to Marseille during World War II where she worked to smuggle thousands of people out of the country.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2023

Florida Couple Moves To Scotland To Save The World’s Oldest Post Office

Barry and Mary Ford are now set to become the Sanquhar Post Office's 17th postmasters in its 311-year history.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 18, 2023

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Florida Couple Moves To Scotland To Save The World’s Oldest Post Office

Barry and Mary Ford are now set to become the Sanquhar Post Office's 17th postmasters in its 311-year history.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 18, 2023

Inside The Notorious Affair Of Maria Reynolds And Alexander Hamilton

Starting in 1791, Alexander Hamilton had a year-long affair with Maria Reynolds. Five years later, he published "The Reynolds Pamphlet," detailing how she and her husband had extorted him.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 17, 2023

Inside The Notorious Affair Of Maria Reynolds And Alexander Hamilton

Starting in 1791, Alexander Hamilton had a year-long affair with Maria Reynolds. Five years later, he published "The Reynolds Pamphlet," detailing how she and her husband had extorted him.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 17, 2023

The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 15, 2023

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The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • September 15, 2023

Meet Griselda Blanco, The ‘Queen Of Cocaine’ Who Ruled Her Drug Empire With An Iron Fist

Discover the real story of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug trafficker known as the "Cocaine Godmother" who ruled the Miami underworld in the 1970s and '80s.

By Daniel Rennie • Sep 15, 2023

Meet Griselda Blanco, The ‘Queen Of Cocaine’ Who Ruled Her Drug Empire With An Iron Fist

Discover the real story of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug trafficker known as the "Cocaine Godmother" who ruled the Miami underworld in the 1970s and '80s.

By Daniel Rennie • September 15, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Philip Hamilton, The Doomed Son Of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

Three years before Alexander Hamilton died in his infamous duel in 1804, his son Philip Hamilton died in the same way — in nearly the same location.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Philip Hamilton, The Doomed Son Of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

Three years before Alexander Hamilton died in his infamous duel in 1804, his son Philip Hamilton died in the same way — in nearly the same location.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2023

Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 14, 2023

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Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 14, 2023

The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 14, 2023

The Real History Behind The 1993 Black Hawk Down Incident

During the Black Hawk Down incident that sparked the Battle of Mogadishu, 18 American soldiers were killed by Somali forces between October 3 and 4, 1993.

By Gina Dimuro • September 14, 2023

The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2023

The Macabre True Stories Behind 33 Of The Worst Serial Killers Of All Time

From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2023