Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore Sep 13, 2022

Inside The Chilling Crimes Of Terry Rasmussen, The Identity-Shifting ‘Chameleon Killer’

Terry Rasmussen was the serial killer behind the "Bear Brook Murders" in New Hampshire — and his many aliases ensured he wasn't found out until after he died in prison in 2010.

By Neil Patmore September 13, 2022

The Story Of Sam Ballard, The Australian Teen Who Ate A Slug On A Drunken Dare And Died Because Of It

A 19-year-old rugby player from Sydney, Sam Ballard contracted rat lungworm disease and spent eight long years paralyzed before dying in November 2018

By Austin Harvey Sep 12, 2022

The Story Of Sam Ballard, The Australian Teen Who Ate A Slug On A Drunken Dare And Died Because Of It

A 19-year-old rugby player from Sydney, Sam Ballard contracted rat lungworm disease and spent eight long years paralyzed before dying in November 2018

By Austin Harvey September 12, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena Sep 10, 2022

The Story Of The Mysterious Umbrella Man Who Conspiracy Theorists Think Signaled JFK’s Assassination

In November 1963, President Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade passed in front of the "Umbrella Man." Did this shadowy figure conspire in the President's assassination?

By Katie Serena September 10, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Escape Of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson And His Beloved Guide Dog

Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did.

By Erin Kelly Sep 10, 2022

Inside The Harrowing Escape Of 9/11 Survivor Michael Hingson And His Beloved Guide Dog

Blind since birth, Michael Hingson relied on his guide dog Roselle to lead him down 78 floors of the North Tower during the 9/11 terrorist attacks — and she did.

By Erin Kelly September 10, 2022

Queen Elizabeth In World War II: The Little-Known Story Of ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’

The future Queen Elizabeth was barely a teenager when World War II erupted, but she was determined to do what she could for her country — and she soon became the first female member of the royal family to enlist in the British Army.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth In World War II: The Little-Known Story Of ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’

By Genevieve Carlton September 9, 2022

Who Killed Elizabeth Short? 7 Possible Suspects In The Horrifying Black Dahlia Murder

The 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short has baffled investigators for over 75 years. Was one of these jealous, criminal, or even famous men the Black Dahlia's killer?

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 8, 2022

Who Killed Elizabeth Short? 7 Possible Suspects In The Horrifying Black Dahlia Murder

The 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short has baffled investigators for over 75 years. Was one of these jealous, criminal, or even famous men the Black Dahlia's killer?

By Kaleena Fraga September 8, 2022

Inside The Tragic Death Of Grace Kelly In A Mysterious Car Crash

One of Hollywood's most glamorous stars before she became Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly died the day after she crashed her car off a cliff near Monte Carlo in 1982.

By Kristen Winiarski Sep 7, 2022

Inside The Tragic Death Of Grace Kelly In A Mysterious Car Crash

One of Hollywood's most glamorous stars before she became Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly died the day after she crashed her car off a cliff near Monte Carlo in 1982.

By Kristen Winiarski September 7, 2022

The True Story Of ‘Narcos’ Drug Lord Rafael Aguilar Guajardo, The Ex-Cop Who Helped Build The Juárez Cartel

Rafael Aguilar Guajardo was a powerful leader of the Juárez Cartel — until his own lieutenant Amado Carrillo Fuentes had him murdered in Cancun in 1993.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 6, 2022

The True Story Of ‘Narcos’ Drug Lord Rafael Aguilar Guajardo, The Ex-Cop Who Helped Build The Juárez Cartel

Rafael Aguilar Guajardo was a powerful leader of the Juárez Cartel — until his own lieutenant Amado Carrillo Fuentes had him murdered in Cancun in 1993.

By Kaleena Fraga September 6, 2022

The Story Of Mary Lumpkin, The Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Liberated A Slave Jail And Turned It Into An HBCU

For years, Mary Lumpkin was forced to bear her enslaver's children and help him run his jail, but when he died and left the property to her, she helped turn the prison into a school for Black students.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 6, 2022