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Inside The True Story Of Balloon Boy, The 6-Year-Old Who Was Reported To Be Lost In A Rogue Balloon

On October 15, 2009, the parents of Falcon Heene claimed that he was trapped in a makeshift weather balloon floating thousands of feet above Colorado, but he was later found safe in his attic — and it may have all been a hoax for publicity.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 11, 2025

Inside The True Story Of Balloon Boy, The 6-Year-Old Who Was Reported To Be Lost In A Rogue Balloon

On October 15, 2009, the parents of Falcon Heene claimed that he was trapped in a makeshift weather balloon floating thousands of feet above Colorado, but he was later found safe in his attic — and it may have all been a hoax for publicity.

By Austin Harvey • July 11, 2025

The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Hunt, The Wife Of Watergate Mastermind E. Howard Hunt

Dorothy Hunt died in a plane crash in 1972, and some believe that she was killed because of what she knew about the growing Watergate scandal.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 9, 2025

The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Hunt, The Wife Of Watergate Mastermind E. Howard Hunt

Dorothy Hunt died in a plane crash in 1972, and some believe that she was killed because of what she knew about the growing Watergate scandal.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 9, 2025

The McStay Family Murders: Inside The Shocking Death Of The Young California Family

Joseph and Summer McStay and their two young sons mysteriously disappeared in 2010, but when their bodies turned up in the Mojave Desert three years later, investigators discovered they'd been bludgeoned to death the very day they vanished.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 8, 2025

The McStay Family Murders: Inside The Shocking Death Of The Young California Family

Joseph and Summer McStay and their two young sons mysteriously disappeared in 2010, but when their bodies turned up in the Mojave Desert three years later, investigators discovered they'd been bludgeoned to death the very day they vanished.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 8, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 7, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 7, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • Jul 6, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • July 6, 2025

Inside The Life Of Belle Da Costa Greene, The Celebrated Black Librarian Who Passed For White

Hired by financier J.P. Morgan to manage his collection of books, manuscripts, and artworks, Belle da Costa Greene broke barriers in New York high society as a young female rare books expert — all while hiding a big secret about her race.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 6, 2025

Inside The Life Of Belle Da Costa Greene, The Celebrated Black Librarian Who Passed For White

Hired by financier J.P. Morgan to manage his collection of books, manuscripts, and artworks, Belle da Costa Greene broke barriers in New York high society as a young female rare books expert — all while hiding a big secret about her race.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 6, 2025

The Unsolved Murder Of Marilyn Sheppard, The Ohio Mother Who Was Beaten To Death In Her Bed In 1954

Though Marilyn Sheppard's husband was initially found guilty of her murder, his conviction was overturned in 1966 and her true killer remains unidentified to this day.

By Rivy Lyon • Jul 4, 2025

The Unsolved Murder Of Marilyn Sheppard, The Ohio Mother Who Was Beaten To Death In Her Bed In 1954

Though Marilyn Sheppard's husband was initially found guilty of her murder, his conviction was overturned in 1966 and her true killer remains unidentified to this day.

By Rivy Lyon • July 4, 2025

Inside The Death Of President John Adams — And How It Coincided With The Demise Of Thomas Jefferson

On July 4, 1826, former U.S. presidents and Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died within hours of each other — exactly 50 years after the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 4, 2025

Inside The Death Of President John Adams — And How It Coincided With The Demise Of Thomas Jefferson

On July 4, 1826, former U.S. presidents and Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died within hours of each other — exactly 50 years after the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 4, 2025

Never-Before-Seen Photograph Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 4, 2025

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Never-Before-Seen Photograph Of A Young Harriet Tubman Uncovered Inside Abolitionist’s Album

"I think that picture humanizes her in a way that I would have never imagined."

By Natasha Ishak • July 4, 2025