Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Meet Marianne Bachmeier, Germany’s ‘Revenge Mother’ Who Shot Her Child’s Killer In The Middle Of His Trial

In March 1981, Marianne Bachmeier opened fire in a crowded courtroom and killed Klaus Grabowski — the man on trial for murdering her 7-year-old daughter.

By Natasha Ishak Jan 31, 2026

Meet Marianne Bachmeier, Germany’s ‘Revenge Mother’ Who Shot Her Child’s Killer In The Middle Of His Trial

In March 1981, Marianne Bachmeier opened fire in a crowded courtroom and killed Klaus Grabowski — the man on trial for murdering her 7-year-old daughter.

By Natasha Ishak January 31, 2026

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

No one batted an eye when Randy Roth's second wife fell off a cliff in 1981, but the death of his fourth wife in 1991 — along with the large insurance policy he had on her life — aroused suspicion.

By Austin Harvey Jan 30, 2026

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

By Austin Harvey January 30, 2026

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

One of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 30, 2026

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

One of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff January 30, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro Jan 30, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro January 30, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett Jan 30, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett January 30, 2026

Inside The Twisted Story Of Eugene Landy, The Infamous Psychotherapist Who Treated Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson credited Eugene Landy with saving his life amidst his battle with depression and substance abuse in the 1970s, but many say that Landy was far from a hero.

By Austin Harvey Jan 29, 2026

Inside The Twisted Story Of Eugene Landy, The Infamous Psychotherapist Who Treated Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson credited Eugene Landy with saving his life amidst his battle with depression and substance abuse in the 1970s, but many say that Landy was far from a hero.

By Austin Harvey January 29, 2026

Inside The Grisly Murder Of Samantha Koenig And The Horrifying ‘Ransom’ Photo Her Killer Took

Samantha Koenig was just 18 years old when serial killer Israel Keyes kidnapped and murdered her in Anchorage, Alaska — before sewing her eyelids open for a chilling "proof of life" photo.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 29, 2026

Inside The Grisly Murder Of Samantha Koenig And The Horrifying ‘Ransom’ Photo Her Killer Took

Samantha Koenig was just 18 years old when serial killer Israel Keyes kidnapped and murdered her in Anchorage, Alaska — before sewing her eyelids open for a chilling "proof of life" photo.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 29, 2026

The Story Of Neil McCauley And The Real Heist That Inspired Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’

Neil McCauley was a career criminal who'd spent half his life in prison before organizing a series of heists in Chicago in the 1960s that led to his death in a street shootout with police.

By Neil Patmore Jan 29, 2026

The Story Of Neil McCauley And The Real Heist That Inspired Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’

Neil McCauley was a career criminal who'd spent half his life in prison before organizing a series of heists in Chicago in the 1960s that led to his death in a street shootout with police.

By Neil Patmore January 29, 2026

Omayra Sánchez Was Trapped In A Mudflow When A Photographer Captured Her Last Moments

After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted on November 13, 1985, 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez became trapped in debris. Three days later, French photographer Frank Fournier captured her final moments.

By Natasha Ishak Jan 29, 2026

Omayra Sánchez Was Trapped In A Mudflow When A Photographer Captured Her Last Moments

After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted on November 13, 1985, 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez became trapped in debris. Three days later, French photographer Frank Fournier captured her final moments.

By Natasha Ishak January 29, 2026