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Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • November 17, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Michael Turney, The ‘Obsessive’ Stepfather Accused Of Murdering Alissa Turney

Michael Turney was allegedly extremely controlling of his 17-year-old stepdaughter Alissa before she disappeared in 2001 — and while even his own children believe he killed her, a judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to convict him.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 16, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Michael Turney, The ‘Obsessive’ Stepfather Accused Of Murdering Alissa Turney

Michael Turney was allegedly extremely controlling of his 17-year-old stepdaughter Alissa before she disappeared in 2001 — and while even his own children believe he killed her, a judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to convict him.

By Austin Harvey • November 16, 2024

Inside The Grisly Murder Of 13-Year-Old Tristyn Bailey At The Hands Of Her Schoolmate Aiden Fucci

On Mother’s Day 2021, Aiden Fucci stabbed seventh grader Tristyn Bailey 114 times — all because he wanted to “feel what it was like to kill someone.”

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2024

Inside The Grisly Murder Of 13-Year-Old Tristyn Bailey At The Hands Of Her Schoolmate Aiden Fucci

On Mother’s Day 2021, Aiden Fucci stabbed seventh grader Tristyn Bailey 114 times — all because he wanted to “feel what it was like to kill someone.”

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • Nov 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • November 14, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Jayme Closs And Her Daring Escape From Her Kidnapper

Jake Patterson decided to abduct 13-year-old Jayme Closs after seeing her get on the school bus at her Wisconsin home one morning in October 2018 — and then he held her captive for about three months.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 12, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Jayme Closs And Her Daring Escape From Her Kidnapper

Jake Patterson decided to abduct 13-year-old Jayme Closs after seeing her get on the school bus at her Wisconsin home one morning in October 2018 — and then he held her captive for about three months.

By Erin Kelly • November 12, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 11, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga • November 11, 2024

‘The Radical Inside The System’: The Story Of Chicago Seven Activist-Turned-Senator Tom Hayden

An iconic leader of 1960s counterculture, Tom Hayden went from protesting the American political system to working within it as a member of the California State Assembly and California State Senate.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 11, 2024

‘The Radical Inside The System’: The Story Of Chicago Seven Activist-Turned-Senator Tom Hayden

An iconic leader of 1960s counterculture, Tom Hayden went from protesting the American political system to working within it as a member of the California State Assembly and California State Senate.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 11, 2024

August Ames: The True Story Behind Her Short Life And Controversial Suicide

In December 2017, August Ames tweeted about her unwillingness to work with men who appeared in gay adult films. Days later, she would take her own life.

By Katie Serena • Nov 10, 2024

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August Ames: The True Story Behind Her Short Life And Controversial Suicide

In December 2017, August Ames tweeted about her unwillingness to work with men who appeared in gay adult films. Days later, she would take her own life.

By Katie Serena • November 10, 2024

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Faith Hedgepeth And The Search For Her Killer

Although the police have spent over a decade investigating the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth in her college apartment, they didn't arrest a suspect until 2021 — and there have still been no convictions in the case.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 10, 2024

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Faith Hedgepeth And The Search For Her Killer

Although the police have spent over a decade investigating the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth in her college apartment, they didn't arrest a suspect until 2021 — and there have still been no convictions in the case.

By Amber Morgan • November 10, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 8, 2024

Inside The Incredible Life And Heartbreaking Death Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

A former fashion publicist who married JFK Jr., Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was just 33 when she died alongside her husband in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in 1999.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 8, 2024