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Inside The Devastating Death Of Ernest Hemingway, The Author Whose Work Defined America’s ‘Lost Generation’

Ernest Hemingway famously struggled with alcoholism and mental illness for decades before taking his own life in 1961.

By Kristen Winiarski • Aug 2, 2022

Inside The Devastating Death Of Ernest Hemingway, The Author Whose Work Defined America’s ‘Lost Generation’

Ernest Hemingway famously struggled with alcoholism and mental illness for decades before taking his own life in 1961.

By Kristen Winiarski • August 2, 2022

The Wild Story Of Thor Heyerdahl, The Explorer Who Sailed Thousands Of Miles Across The Ocean In A Homemade Raft — Three Times

Determined to prove that ancient peoples could have made contact with one another across the oceans, Norwegian ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl built a raft out of balsa logs and hemp rope — and successfully used it to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1947.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2022

The Wild Story Of Thor Heyerdahl, The Explorer Who Sailed Thousands Of Miles Across The Ocean In A Homemade Raft — Three Times

Determined to prove that ancient peoples could have made contact with one another across the oceans, Norwegian ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl built a raft out of balsa logs and hemp rope — and successfully used it to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1947.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of George Hodel, The S&M-Obsessed Doctor Suspected Of Murdering The Black Dahlia

George Hodel was a notorious Los Angeles doctor whose sexual proclivities and surgical knowledge have led many to believe that he killed Elizabeth Short.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 1, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of George Hodel, The S&M-Obsessed Doctor Suspected Of Murdering The Black Dahlia

George Hodel was a notorious Los Angeles doctor whose sexual proclivities and surgical knowledge have led many to believe that he killed Elizabeth Short.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 1, 2022

19 Pablo Escobar Facts That Reveal The Outrageous Story Of The Fearsome ‘El Padrino’

From his brutal murders to his obscene wealth, discover some of the most astonishing facts about the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2022

19 Pablo Escobar Facts That Reveal The Outrageous Story Of The Fearsome ‘El Padrino’

From his brutal murders to his obscene wealth, discover some of the most astonishing facts about the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2022

How Jordan Turpin Escaped Her Hellish ‘House Of Horrors,’ Saved Her Siblings, And Became A TikTok Star

After enduring 17 years of beatings, starvation, and being chained to her bed, Jordan Turpin escaped in 2018 to save her 12 siblings from their abusive parents.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 28, 2022

How Jordan Turpin Escaped Her Hellish ‘House Of Horrors,’ Saved Her Siblings, And Became A TikTok Star

After enduring 17 years of beatings, starvation, and being chained to her bed, Jordan Turpin escaped in 2018 to save her 12 siblings from their abusive parents.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 28, 2022

Inside The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Grunge Pioneer Andrew Wood

Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood was beloved among Seattle's alternative rock scene — then died of an overdose at age 24 just before his band's debut album came out.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 27, 2022

Inside The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Grunge Pioneer Andrew Wood

Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood was beloved among Seattle's alternative rock scene — then died of an overdose at age 24 just before his band's debut album came out.

By Erin Kelly • July 27, 2022

Brian David Mitchell, The Deranged Street Preacher Who Kidnapped Elizabeth Smart

In 2002, Brian David Mitchell abducted Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City because he believed he was a "prophet" who needed seven virgin wives to fulfill his mission.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 27, 2022

Brian David Mitchell, The Deranged Street Preacher Who Kidnapped Elizabeth Smart

In 2002, Brian David Mitchell abducted Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City because he believed he was a "prophet" who needed seven virgin wives to fulfill his mission.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 27, 2022

Inside The Enigmatic Story Of Yasuke, The Black Samurai Of 16th-Century Japan

The first African man to become a samurai, Yasuke certainly made a mark on feudal Japan — though much about his life remains a mystery.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 26, 2022

Inside The Enigmatic Story Of Yasuke, The Black Samurai Of 16th-Century Japan

The first African man to become a samurai, Yasuke certainly made a mark on feudal Japan — though much about his life remains a mystery.

By Gina Dimuro • July 26, 2022

Byron De La Beckwith, The Klansman Who Nearly Got Away With Killing Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers

Despite being tried by two juries, Byron De La Beckwith was not convicted of murdering Medgar Evers in his own driveway in 1963 — until 30 years after the crime.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 26, 2022

Byron De La Beckwith, The Klansman Who Nearly Got Away With Killing Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers

Despite being tried by two juries, Byron De La Beckwith was not convicted of murdering Medgar Evers in his own driveway in 1963 — until 30 years after the crime.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 26, 2022

‘You Gonna Pay’: Shanteari Weems Shoots Her Ex-Cop Husband And Accuses Him Of Molesting Kids At Her Daycare

Shanteari Weems allegedly shot her husband at least twice in a Washington, D.C., hotel room — and now he's being charged with child sexual abuse.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2022

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‘You Gonna Pay’: Shanteari Weems Shoots Her Ex-Cop Husband And Accuses Him Of Molesting Kids At Her Daycare

Shanteari Weems allegedly shot her husband at least twice in a Washington, D.C., hotel room — and now he's being charged with child sexual abuse.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2022

The True Story Of Nathan Hale, The Revolutionary War Hero Who Became A Martyr

On September 22, 1776, a 21-year-old spy for George Washington's Continental Army named Nathan Hale was hanged by the British. His untimely death inspired Washington to establish an espionage ring that ultimately helped America win the war.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 25, 2022

The True Story Of Nathan Hale, The Revolutionary War Hero Who Became A Martyr

On September 22, 1776, a 21-year-old spy for George Washington's Continental Army named Nathan Hale was hanged by the British. His untimely death inspired Washington to establish an espionage ring that ultimately helped America win the war.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 25, 2022