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Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro Mar 26, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro March 26, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong Mar 24, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong March 24, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena Mar 23, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena March 23, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena Mar 23, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena March 23, 2018

Meet The Killer Surgeon Who Inspired Hannibal Lecter’s Character

Alfredo Balli Trevino was a well spoken, inquisitive, sleek, psychologically complicated surgeon convicted of a brutal murder. Remind you of anyone?

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 20, 2018

Meet The Killer Surgeon Who Inspired Hannibal Lecter’s Character

Alfredo Balli Trevino was a well spoken, inquisitive, sleek, psychologically complicated surgeon convicted of a brutal murder. Remind you of anyone?

By Kara Goldfarb March 20, 2018
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