Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Konerak Sinthasomphone Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

Inside The Tragic Death Of Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer

Konerak Sinthasomphone was just 14 years old when he managed to escape from Dahmer's lair in 1991 — but unwitting police officers handed him right back over to Dahmer, sending him to his brutal death.

By Austin Harvey Mar 3, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer

By Austin Harvey March 3, 2023

Jules Brunet, The Real ‘Last Samurai’ Who Resigned From The French Military To Fight For The Shogunate

Jules Brunet was sent to Japan to train their military in Western tactics before fighting for the samurai against Meiji Imperialists during the Boshin War.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 3, 2023

Jules Brunet, The Real ‘Last Samurai’ Who Resigned From The French Military To Fight For The Shogunate

Jules Brunet was sent to Japan to train their military in Western tactics before fighting for the samurai against Meiji Imperialists during the Boshin War.

By Marco Margaritoff March 3, 2023

The Mystifying Murder Of Missy Bevers, The Fitness Instructor Killed In A Texas Church

On April 18, 2016, surveillance videos captured an unidentifiable suspect walking around the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian — and police believe that person killed Missy Bevers.

By Neil Patmore Mar 1, 2023

The Mystifying Murder Of Missy Bevers, The Fitness Instructor Killed In A Texas Church

On April 18, 2016, surveillance videos captured an unidentifiable suspect walking around the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian — and police believe that person killed Missy Bevers.

By Neil Patmore March 1, 2023

The History Of Racist Carnival Games Like ‘African Dodger’ — Which Evolved Into The Dunk Tanks Still Used Today

From the 1880s through the 1950s, white carnival-goers would throw baseballs, eggs, and other objects at the heads of Black men in a game known as "African Dodger."

By Erin Kelly Feb 27, 2023

The History Of Racist Carnival Games Like ‘African Dodger’ — Which Evolved Into The Dunk Tanks Still Used Today

From the 1880s through the 1950s, white carnival-goers would throw baseballs, eggs, and other objects at the heads of Black men in a game known as "African Dodger."

By Erin Kelly February 27, 2023

Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan Feb 27, 2023

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Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan February 27, 2023

Meet Ralph Lincoln, The 11th-Generation Lincoln With An Uncanny Resemblance To The 16th President

Ralph Lincoln is the fifth great-grandson of Abraham Lincoln's great uncle Mordecai — and bears a striking resemblance to the Great Emancipator.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 27, 2023

Meet Ralph Lincoln, The 11th-Generation Lincoln With An Uncanny Resemblance To The 16th President

Ralph Lincoln is the fifth great-grandson of Abraham Lincoln's great uncle Mordecai — and bears a striking resemblance to the Great Emancipator.

By Kaleena Fraga February 27, 2023

Did Adolf Hitler Have An Affair With His Niece, Geli Raubal?

Found dead in his Munich apartment on September 18, 1931, Geli Raubal was Adolf Hitler's niece who many historians believe had a romantic relationship with the Führer.

By Katie Serena Feb 25, 2023

Did Adolf Hitler Have An Affair With His Niece, Geli Raubal?

Found dead in his Munich apartment on September 18, 1931, Geli Raubal was Adolf Hitler's niece who many historians believe had a romantic relationship with the Führer.

By Katie Serena February 25, 2023

The Story Of Izola Ware Curry, The Woman Who Almost Assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.

A decade before MLK's assassination, a Black woman named Izola Ware Curry stabbed him with a letter opener at a Harlem book signing, nearly leaving him dead.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 24, 2023

The Story Of Izola Ware Curry, The Woman Who Almost Assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.

A decade before MLK's assassination, a Black woman named Izola Ware Curry stabbed him with a letter opener at a Harlem book signing, nearly leaving him dead.

By Genevieve Carlton February 24, 2023

Jean-Marie Loret: The Man Who Believed He Was The Secret Son Of Adolf Hitler

While serving in the German army during World War 1, Adolf Hitler allegedly had an affair with a French woman named Charlotte Lobjoie — and Jean-Marie Loret was the result.

By Katie Serena Feb 24, 2023

Jean-Marie Loret: The Man Who Believed He Was The Secret Son Of Adolf Hitler

While serving in the German army during World War 1, Adolf Hitler allegedly had an affair with a French woman named Charlotte Lobjoie — and Jean-Marie Loret was the result.

By Katie Serena February 24, 2023