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Meet Caesarion, Caesar And Cleopatra’s Love Child Who Never Stood A Chance

A co-king by age three, Caesarion's solo reign over Egypt lasted mere days before his adoptive brother had him killed.

By Carly Silver • Sep 12, 2019

Meet Caesarion, Caesar And Cleopatra’s Love Child Who Never Stood A Chance

A co-king by age three, Caesarion's solo reign over Egypt lasted mere days before his adoptive brother had him killed.

By Carly Silver • September 12, 2019

Bobby Fuller Was Becoming America’s Biggest Rock ‘N’ Roller — Then He Was Found Dead

The 23-year-old musical genius and frontman for The Bobby Fuller Four was on the brink of superstardom when he was found inexplicably burned and bruised in the front seat of his mom's car.

By Andrew Lenoir • Sep 11, 2019

Bobby Fuller Was Becoming America’s Biggest Rock ‘N’ Roller — Then He Was Found Dead

The 23-year-old musical genius and frontman for The Bobby Fuller Four was on the brink of superstardom when he was found inexplicably burned and bruised in the front seat of his mom's car.

By Andrew Lenoir • September 11, 2019

The Complicated Legacy Of Simón Bolívar, The ‘Liberator’ Of South America

Simón Bolívar freed South America's slaves — but he was also a wealthy descendent of Spaniards who believed in the interests of the state over the interests of the people.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 9, 2019

The Complicated Legacy Of Simón Bolívar, The ‘Liberator’ Of South America

Simón Bolívar freed South America's slaves — but he was also a wealthy descendent of Spaniards who believed in the interests of the state over the interests of the people.

By Natasha Ishak • September 9, 2019

Meet Adolphe Sax: The Badass Who Invented The Saxophone And Cheated Death 7 Times

No one thought Adolphe Sax would make it past childhood after his myriad near-death experiences. But he did — and invented an instrument that revolutionized the music world.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 5, 2019

Meet Adolphe Sax: The Badass Who Invented The Saxophone And Cheated Death 7 Times

No one thought Adolphe Sax would make it past childhood after his myriad near-death experiences. But he did — and invented an instrument that revolutionized the music world.

By Andrew Milne • September 5, 2019

A Burglar Has Been Terrorizing A Ritzy New York Neighborhood. It Turns Out He’s An 82-Year-Old Con Man.

Samuel Sabatino, known to authorities as the "Holiday Bandit," is believed to have stolen $400,000 worth of jewelry and high-end watches.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 5, 2019

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A Burglar Has Been Terrorizing A Ritzy New York Neighborhood. It Turns Out He’s An 82-Year-Old Con Man.

Samuel Sabatino, known to authorities as the "Holiday Bandit," is believed to have stolen $400,000 worth of jewelry and high-end watches.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 5, 2019

Was Hideki Tōjō A War Criminal Or Loyal Statesman?

Under Hideki Tōjō's leadership during WWII, Japan conducted brutal humans experiments, enslaved thousands of "comfort women," and routinely cannibalized POWs. He would pay for these crimes with his life.

By Joseph Williams • Sep 4, 2019

Was Hideki Tōjō A War Criminal Or Loyal Statesman?

Under Hideki Tōjō's leadership during WWII, Japan conducted brutal humans experiments, enslaved thousands of "comfort women," and routinely cannibalized POWs. He would pay for these crimes with his life.

By Joseph Williams • September 4, 2019

The True Story Of Hattori Hanzō: From 16th-Century Japan To ‘Kill Bill’

Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.

By Katie Serena • Sep 3, 2019

The True Story Of Hattori Hanzō: From 16th-Century Japan To ‘Kill Bill’

Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.

By Katie Serena • September 3, 2019

Scotland’s Quest For The Missing Remains Of Lilias Adie, An Accused Witch Who Killed Herself

Lilias Adie was accused of having had sex with Satan and terribly mistreated in prison. Those who abused her were so afraid she would "reanimate" that they buried her under a large slab of stone. Her remains are missing to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 3, 2019

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Scotland’s Quest For The Missing Remains Of Lilias Adie, An Accused Witch Who Killed Herself

Lilias Adie was accused of having had sex with Satan and terribly mistreated in prison. Those who abused her were so afraid she would "reanimate" that they buried her under a large slab of stone. Her remains are missing to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 3, 2019

On The Creepy Set Of Shirley Temple’s First Role As A Toddler Prostitute In The Baby Burlesks

In an era before producers established censorship guidelines, anything went in Hollywood, including films starring hyper-sexualized toddlers pretending to be prostitutes, drunks, and disparaged veterans.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 2, 2019

On The Creepy Set Of Shirley Temple’s First Role As A Toddler Prostitute In The Baby Burlesks

In an era before producers established censorship guidelines, anything went in Hollywood, including films starring hyper-sexualized toddlers pretending to be prostitutes, drunks, and disparaged veterans.

By All That's Interesting • September 2, 2019

Meet Pupetta Maresca, The Beauty Queen And Mob Wife Who Shot Her Husband’s Killer In Cold Blood

While in prison for avenging her husband in broad daylight, Pupetta Maresca transformed into a sort of Godmother. By the time she was released, she became a full-fledged criminal queen.

By Carly Silver • Aug 29, 2019

Meet Pupetta Maresca, The Beauty Queen And Mob Wife Who Shot Her Husband’s Killer In Cold Blood

While in prison for avenging her husband in broad daylight, Pupetta Maresca transformed into a sort of Godmother. By the time she was released, she became a full-fledged criminal queen.

By Carly Silver • August 29, 2019