Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong Oct 17, 2021

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong October 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver Oct 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver October 17, 2021

The Unbelievable Story Of Richard Lee McNair – The Man Who Mailed Himself Out Of Prison

After Richard Lee McNair mailed himself out, perhaps the most astounding part of his escape was still yet to come.

By Kara Goldfarb Oct 17, 2021

The Unbelievable Story Of Richard Lee McNair – The Man Who Mailed Himself Out Of Prison

After Richard Lee McNair mailed himself out, perhaps the most astounding part of his escape was still yet to come.

By Kara Goldfarb October 17, 2021

The Ongoing Mystery Of Nikola Tesla’s Death Ray

Nikola Tesla hated the idea of war and designed his death ray in the hopes that he could completely eliminate warfare.

By Wyatt Redd Oct 16, 2021

The Ongoing Mystery Of Nikola Tesla’s Death Ray

Nikola Tesla hated the idea of war and designed his death ray in the hopes that he could completely eliminate warfare.

By Wyatt Redd October 16, 2021

How Conman Jeff Lowe Swindled Notorious Big Cat Wrangler Joe Exotic

Jeff Lowe used to work alongside "Tiger King" Joe Exotic at the G.W. Zoo, but then he took it over — and helped land Exotic in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 16, 2021

How Conman Jeff Lowe Swindled Notorious Big Cat Wrangler Joe Exotic

Jeff Lowe used to work alongside "Tiger King" Joe Exotic at the G.W. Zoo, but then he took it over — and helped land Exotic in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff October 16, 2021

How Dolores Huerta Battled Racism And Sexism To Become A Latina Civil Rights Icon

Ever since the 1950s, Dolores Huerta has fought tirelessly to improve the lives of immigrants, women, and the working poor — despite nearly being killed in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 15, 2021

How Dolores Huerta Battled Racism And Sexism To Become A Latina Civil Rights Icon

Ever since the 1950s, Dolores Huerta has fought tirelessly to improve the lives of immigrants, women, and the working poor — despite nearly being killed in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga October 15, 2021

How Claudette Colvin Became The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

In 1955, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Alabama — nine months before Rosa Parks.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 15, 2021

How Claudette Colvin Became The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

In 1955, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Alabama — nine months before Rosa Parks.

By Kaleena Fraga October 15, 2021

The Truth About ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot’s Death And The Urban Legend That Followed

When "Mama" Cass Elliot died on July 29, 1974, rumors spread that she had choked on a ham sandwich. But it was later revealed that the singer had died in her sleep.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 14, 2021

The Truth About ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot’s Death And The Urban Legend That Followed

When "Mama" Cass Elliot died on July 29, 1974, rumors spread that she had choked on a ham sandwich. But it was later revealed that the singer had died in her sleep.

By Marco Margaritoff October 14, 2021

The Inspiring Story Of Ellen Ochoa, The First Hispanic Woman In Space

Ellen Ochoa became the first Latina to venture into space in 1993 — then became director of NASA mission control in 2012.

By Genevieve Carlton Oct 13, 2021

The Inspiring Story Of Ellen Ochoa, The First Hispanic Woman In Space

Ellen Ochoa became the first Latina to venture into space in 1993 — then became director of NASA mission control in 2012.

By Genevieve Carlton October 13, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Princess Ka’iulani, The Last Royal Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii

Before dying at just 23, Princess Victoria Ka’iulani was the last heir to the Hawaiian crown — and one of its last hopes in keeping the monarchy alive in the face of American imperialism.

By Morgan Dunn Oct 13, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Princess Ka’iulani, The Last Royal Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii

Before dying at just 23, Princess Victoria Ka’iulani was the last heir to the Hawaiian crown — and one of its last hopes in keeping the monarchy alive in the face of American imperialism.

By Morgan Dunn October 13, 2021

Danny Trejo’s Incredible Rise From Prison Riots To Hollywood Stardom

Danny Trejo's roles in movies like "Heat" and "Con Air" have nothing on his early years of drug dealing in Los Angeles and boxing in San Quentin prison.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 13, 2021

Danny Trejo’s Incredible Rise From Prison Riots To Hollywood Stardom

Danny Trejo's roles in movies like "Heat" and "Con Air" have nothing on his early years of drug dealing in Los Angeles and boxing in San Quentin prison.

By Marco Margaritoff October 13, 2021