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New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 9, 2023

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New Facial Reconstruction Of King Tut Offers Revealing Look At The Egyptian Boy King

The new facial reconstruction of King Tut, which used new technology and drew on old research, suggests that the young Egyptian pharaoh had the face of a "delicate" student.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 9, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 5, 2023

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Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • June 5, 2023

Joseph Smith’s Death At The Hands Of An Angry Mob — And Its Lasting Effect On The Church Of Latter-Day Saints

When Joseph Smith was killed in Illinois on June 27, 1844, it marked a dramatic conclusion to his controversial life and profoundly impacted the future of the Mormon Church.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 3, 2023

Joseph Smith’s Death At The Hands Of An Angry Mob — And Its Lasting Effect On The Church Of Latter-Day Saints

When Joseph Smith was killed in Illinois on June 27, 1844, it marked a dramatic conclusion to his controversial life and profoundly impacted the future of the Mormon Church.

By Amber Morgan • June 3, 2023

Texas Murderer Raul Meza Jr. Arrested After Calling Police Out Of The Blue To Confess

A suspected serial killer who may have taken more than a dozen victims going back to 1982, Raul Meza Jr. confessed to two recent murders after simply dialing the city of Austin's 311 line.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 2, 2023

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Texas Murderer Raul Meza Jr. Arrested After Calling Police Out Of The Blue To Confess

A suspected serial killer who may have taken more than a dozen victims going back to 1982, Raul Meza Jr. confessed to two recent murders after simply dialing the city of Austin's 311 line.

By Amber Morgan • June 2, 2023

Aldrich Ames, The Notorious Double Agent Who Sold CIA Secrets To The U.S.S.R.

CIA agent Aldrich Ames started working for the Soviet Union in 1985, eventually exposing the names of every Soviet intelligence or military official working for the United States.

By Lisa Hornung • Jun 1, 2023

Aldrich Ames, The Notorious Double Agent Who Sold CIA Secrets To The U.S.S.R.

CIA agent Aldrich Ames started working for the Soviet Union in 1985, eventually exposing the names of every Soviet intelligence or military official working for the United States.

By Lisa Hornung • June 1, 2023

The Story Of A Young Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Early Bodybuilding Days In 24 Vintage Pictures

Before he stormed Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his name as a bodybuilder in his native Austria and then in Southern California's vibrant Muscle Beach scene of the 1970s.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 1, 2023

The Story Of A Young Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Early Bodybuilding Days In 24 Vintage Pictures

Before he stormed Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his name as a bodybuilder in his native Austria and then in Southern California's vibrant Muscle Beach scene of the 1970s.

By Austin Harvey • June 1, 2023

Kristin Smart Vanished In 1996 — And It Took 27 Years To Bring Her Killer To Justice

On May 25, 1996, Kristin Smart was murdered by her classmate Paul Flores at California Polytechnic State University. He walked free for nearly three decades — until a podcast helped solve the case.

By Austin Harvey • May 31, 2023

Kristin Smart Vanished In 1996 — And It Took 27 Years To Bring Her Killer To Justice

On May 25, 1996, Kristin Smart was murdered by her classmate Paul Flores at California Polytechnic State University. He walked free for nearly three decades — until a podcast helped solve the case.

By Austin Harvey • May 31, 2023

Caleb Schwab, The Boy Who Was Decapitated While Riding A Faulty Waterslide

A day of fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas turned into a day of horror on August 7, 2016, when 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was decapitated while riding the Verrückt waterslide.

By Amber Morgan • May 30, 2023

Caleb Schwab, The Boy Who Was Decapitated While Riding A Faulty Waterslide

A day of fun at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas turned into a day of horror on August 7, 2016, when 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was decapitated while riding the Verrückt waterslide.

By Amber Morgan • May 30, 2023

The Life And Death Of Dee Dee Blanchard, The ‘Munchausen By Proxy’ Mom Who Pretended Her Daughter Was Sick

For more than 20 years, Dee Dee Blanchard posed as the selfless caregiver of her allegedly ill daughter — until Gypsy Rose and her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn conspired to kill her.

By Amber Morgan • May 30, 2023

The Life And Death Of Dee Dee Blanchard, The ‘Munchausen By Proxy’ Mom Who Pretended Her Daughter Was Sick

For more than 20 years, Dee Dee Blanchard posed as the selfless caregiver of her allegedly ill daughter — until Gypsy Rose and her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn conspired to kill her.

By Amber Morgan • May 30, 2023