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Who Were The Picts, The Mysterious People Of Ancient Scotland?

Tattooed in blue dye from head to toe, the Picts were an ancient people who once inhabited Scotland and turned back the Roman Empire.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 4, 2024

Who Were The Picts, The Mysterious People Of Ancient Scotland?

Tattooed in blue dye from head to toe, the Picts were an ancient people who once inhabited Scotland and turned back the Roman Empire.

By Mark Oliver • September 4, 2024

The Story Of Cynthia Lennon And Her Tumultuous, Abusive Marriage To Beatles Icon John Lennon

John Lennon abused and neglected his "secret" first wife Cynthia Lennon for years before he eventually left her for Yoko Ono.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 3, 2024

The Story Of Cynthia Lennon And Her Tumultuous, Abusive Marriage To Beatles Icon John Lennon

John Lennon abused and neglected his "secret" first wife Cynthia Lennon for years before he eventually left her for Yoko Ono.

By Amber Morgan • September 3, 2024

Squanto: The True Story Of The Native American Behind The First Thanksgiving

Without Squanto's help as an interpreter, negotiator, and agricultural advisor, the Mayflower Pilgrims may not have survived their early years at Plymouth.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 3, 2024

Squanto: The True Story Of The Native American Behind The First Thanksgiving

Without Squanto's help as an interpreter, negotiator, and agricultural advisor, the Mayflower Pilgrims may not have survived their early years at Plymouth.

By Gina Dimuro • September 3, 2024

The Haunting Story Of How Winston Moseley Murdered And Raped Kitty Genovese Outside Her New York Apartment

Kitty Genovese’s 1964 murder became a cautionary tale about the bystander effect — but few are familiar with the story of her killer, Winston Moseley, who claimed he attacked her because he’d developed "an uncontrollable urge to kill."

By Amber Morgan • Sep 2, 2024

The Haunting Story Of How Winston Moseley Murdered And Raped Kitty Genovese Outside Her New York Apartment

Kitty Genovese’s 1964 murder became a cautionary tale about the bystander effect — but few are familiar with the story of her killer, Winston Moseley, who claimed he attacked her because he’d developed "an uncontrollable urge to kill."

By Amber Morgan • September 2, 2024

The Most Shocking Scandals Of The 1990s, From The ‘Long Island Lolita’ To The Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

These jaw-dropping stories prove that the 1990s were one wild decade.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 2, 2024

The Most Shocking Scandals Of The 1990s, From The ‘Long Island Lolita’ To The Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

These jaw-dropping stories prove that the 1990s were one wild decade.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 2, 2024

How The English Exacted Their Bloody Revenge On Scottish Rebel William Wallace

On August 23, 1305, Scottish rebel William Wallace was hanged, drawn, and quartered for refusing to pledge his allegiance to King Edward I.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 2, 2024

How The English Exacted Their Bloody Revenge On Scottish Rebel William Wallace

On August 23, 1305, Scottish rebel William Wallace was hanged, drawn, and quartered for refusing to pledge his allegiance to King Edward I.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 2, 2024

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

On December 8, 1963, two men abducted Frank Sinatra Jr. from a lounge in Nevada where he was performing — but one of his captors got nervous and released him just 48 hours later.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 1, 2024

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

On December 8, 1963, two men abducted Frank Sinatra Jr. from a lounge in Nevada where he was performing — but one of his captors got nervous and released him just 48 hours later.

By All That's Interesting • September 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • Sep 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • September 1, 2024

How Did Joan Rivers Die? Inside Her Sudden Death After A Routine Medical Procedure

On August 28, 2014, legendary comedian Joan Rivers went in for a scheduled appointment at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York — and entered cardiac arrest while in surgery.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2024

How Did Joan Rivers Die? Inside Her Sudden Death After A Routine Medical Procedure

On August 28, 2014, legendary comedian Joan Rivers went in for a scheduled appointment at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York — and entered cardiac arrest while in surgery.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2024

Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 30, 2024

Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 30, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024