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William Patrick Hitler, The Nephew Of Adolf Hitler Who Fought On The Side Of The Allies During World War II

The son of Adolf Hitler's half-brother, Alois, William Patrick Hitler enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.

By Kara Goldfarb • Oct 12, 2025

William Patrick Hitler, The Nephew Of Adolf Hitler Who Fought On The Side Of The Allies During World War II

The son of Adolf Hitler's half-brother, Alois, William Patrick Hitler enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.

By Kara Goldfarb • October 12, 2025

The Life And Death Of Girolamo Savonarola, The Friar Who Tried To Change Florence Into A Christian Republic

Girolamo Savonarola's denunciations of luxury during the Renaissance drew the ire of the Catholic Church, which had him excommunicated, tortured, hanged, and burned in 1498.

By Andrew Milne • Oct 11, 2025

The Life And Death Of Girolamo Savonarola, The Friar Who Tried To Change Florence Into A Christian Republic

Girolamo Savonarola's denunciations of luxury during the Renaissance drew the ire of the Catholic Church, which had him excommunicated, tortured, hanged, and burned in 1498.

By Andrew Milne • October 11, 2025

Inside Trundle Manor, The Pittsburgh Museum Packed With Macabre Curiosities

Run by Anton and Rachel Miriello, Trundle Manor is a museum of oddities that displays everything from a "singing" tumor and taxidermied animals to medical instruments and weapons.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2025

Inside Trundle Manor, The Pittsburgh Museum Packed With Macabre Curiosities

Run by Anton and Rachel Miriello, Trundle Manor is a museum of oddities that displays everything from a "singing" tumor and taxidermied animals to medical instruments and weapons.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2025

Inside The Real Story Behind ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ And The Heroic Medic Who Saved Dozens Of His Fellow Soldiers

During the Battle of Okinawa in May 1945, Army medic and conscientious objector Desmond Doss single-handedly saved an estimated 75 soldiers — all while unarmed.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2025

Inside The Real Story Behind ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ And The Heroic Medic Who Saved Dozens Of His Fellow Soldiers

During the Battle of Okinawa in May 1945, Army medic and conscientious objector Desmond Doss single-handedly saved an estimated 75 soldiers — all while unarmed.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2025

How Ossip Bernstein Escaped Execution — By Winning A Game Of Chess

During the Russian Revolution in 1918, Ossip Bernstein was sentenced to die by firing squad, but at the last minute was offered a chance to play a game of chess to save his life.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 8, 2025

How Ossip Bernstein Escaped Execution — By Winning A Game Of Chess

During the Russian Revolution in 1918, Ossip Bernstein was sentenced to die by firing squad, but at the last minute was offered a chance to play a game of chess to save his life.

By Ainsley Brown • October 8, 2025

“The Bitch of Buchenwald”: The Story Of Ilse Koch, One Of The Holocaust’s Biggest Monsters

Ilse Koch may not be as famous as the Holocaust's ringleaders, but she was every bit as evil.

By Abby Norman • Oct 8, 2025

“The Bitch of Buchenwald”: The Story Of Ilse Koch, One Of The Holocaust’s Biggest Monsters

Ilse Koch may not be as famous as the Holocaust's ringleaders, but she was every bit as evil.

By Abby Norman • October 8, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Carl Emil Pettersson, The Swedish Sailor Who Became The King Of A Pacific Island

After a shipwreck off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 1904, Carl Emil Pettersson married the princess of Tabar Island and was eventually crowned the king.

By Andrew Milne • Oct 7, 2025

The Incredible Story Of Carl Emil Pettersson, The Swedish Sailor Who Became The King Of A Pacific Island

After a shipwreck off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 1904, Carl Emil Pettersson married the princess of Tabar Island and was eventually crowned the king.

By Andrew Milne • October 7, 2025

Colorado Authorities Just Launched A New Investigation Into The 2005 Death Of Hunter S. Thompson

More than 20 years after Hunter S. Thompson's death inside his home in Woody Creek, Colorado was ruled a suicide, his widow has prompted state authorities to review the case.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 7, 2025

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Colorado Authorities Just Launched A New Investigation Into The 2005 Death Of Hunter S. Thompson

More than 20 years after Hunter S. Thompson's death inside his home in Woody Creek, Colorado was ruled a suicide, his widow has prompted state authorities to review the case.

By Austin Harvey • October 7, 2025

The Tragic Story Of Carl McCunn, The Wildlife Photographer Who Got Stranded In Alaska

Carl McCunn went into the Alaskan wilderness in March 1981, hoping to spend a few months taking photos, but became stranded and ultimately died by suicide that December.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 6, 2025

The Tragic Story Of Carl McCunn, The Wildlife Photographer Who Got Stranded In Alaska

Carl McCunn went into the Alaskan wilderness in March 1981, hoping to spend a few months taking photos, but became stranded and ultimately died by suicide that December.

By Ainsley Brown • October 6, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Marilyn Bergeron, The Canadian Woman Who Vanished Without A Trace In 2008

Just before she disappeared while taking a walk in Quebec City on February 17, 2008, Marilyn Bergeron told her parents that something horrible had happened to her and she felt unsafe — but she refused to elaborate.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 6, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Marilyn Bergeron, The Canadian Woman Who Vanished Without A Trace In 2008

Just before she disappeared while taking a walk in Quebec City on February 17, 2008, Marilyn Bergeron told her parents that something horrible had happened to her and she felt unsafe — but she refused to elaborate.

By Ainsley Brown • October 6, 2025