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The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 15, 2026

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 15, 2026

11 Of The Most Haunted Places In The World That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

From European castles to abandoned prisons, the ghostly spirits and disembodied voices of these haunted places will chill you to the bone.

By Caroline Redmond • Jun 13, 2026

11 Of The Most Haunted Places In The World That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

From European castles to abandoned prisons, the ghostly spirits and disembodied voices of these haunted places will chill you to the bone.

By Caroline Redmond • June 13, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 10, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 10, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Climber Who Became Known As ‘Green Boots’ After He Perished On Mount Everest

Indo-Tibetan Border Police officer Tsewang Paljor died during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and what's thought to be his frozen corpse became a macabre landmark that future climbers referred to as "Green Boots."

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 9, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Climber Who Became Known As ‘Green Boots’ After He Perished On Mount Everest

Indo-Tibetan Border Police officer Tsewang Paljor died during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and what's thought to be his frozen corpse became a macabre landmark that future climbers referred to as "Green Boots."

By Gina Dimuro • June 9, 2026

Anthony Crawford, The Wealthy Black Businessman Who Was Brutally Lynched In 1916

A successful landowner in Abbeville, South Carolina, Anthony Crawford was murdered by a lynch mob on October 21, 1916, after arguing with a white store owner over the price of cottonseed.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 4, 2026

Anthony Crawford, The Wealthy Black Businessman Who Was Brutally Lynched In 1916

A successful landowner in Abbeville, South Carolina, Anthony Crawford was murdered by a lynch mob on October 21, 1916, after arguing with a white store owner over the price of cottonseed.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 4, 2026

The Dust Bowl Migrants, The 2.5 Million People Who Fled The Dust Bowl In The 1930s

Dust Bowl migrants were part of one of the largest mass migrations in American history, and they faced difficult journeys and discrimination.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 3, 2026

The Dust Bowl Migrants, The 2.5 Million People Who Fled The Dust Bowl In The 1930s

Dust Bowl migrants were part of one of the largest mass migrations in American history, and they faced difficult journeys and discrimination.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 3, 2026

How Did California Get Its Name? Inside The Story Of Calafia, The Black Warrior Queen Of Spanish Legend

A figure from 16th-century Spanish literature, Calafia ruled over the all-women island of California — a story that inspired Spanish conquistadors when they explored the western coast of North America.

By Andrew Milne • Jun 2, 2026

How Did California Get Its Name? Inside The Story Of Calafia, The Black Warrior Queen Of Spanish Legend

A figure from 16th-century Spanish literature, Calafia ruled over the all-women island of California — a story that inspired Spanish conquistadors when they explored the western coast of North America.

By Andrew Milne • June 2, 2026

The Chilling Case Of Maureen Kelly, The Naked Hiker Who Vanished During A ‘Spiritual Quest’

In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea "Anu" Kelly went missing while camping with friends in a remote part of the Pacific Northwest, wearing nothing but a fanny pack.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • May 28, 2026

The Chilling Case Of Maureen Kelly, The Naked Hiker Who Vanished During A ‘Spiritual Quest’

In June 2013, 19-year-old Maureen Leianuhea "Anu" Kelly went missing while camping with friends in a remote part of the Pacific Northwest, wearing nothing but a fanny pack.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • May 28, 2026

The Confederate Army Of Manhattan, The Southern Operatives Who Tried To Burn New York City To The Ground

In November 1864, a group of eight Confederates set fires throughout Manhattan, hoping to destroy the city — but their plot ultimately went up in smoke.

By Andrew Milne • May 27, 2026

The Confederate Army Of Manhattan, The Southern Operatives Who Tried To Burn New York City To The Ground

In November 1864, a group of eight Confederates set fires throughout Manhattan, hoping to destroy the city — but their plot ultimately went up in smoke.

By Andrew Milne • May 27, 2026

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Disaster Zone In Northern Ukraine

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2026

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Disaster Zone In Northern Ukraine

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2026

30 Historical Photos Of Times Square, The ‘Crossroads Of The World’

Times Square rose to prominence as a hub for news and commerce in early 20th century New York CIty, but it became a center of illicit activity for several decades before its revitalization in the 1990s.

By Joel Stice • May 24, 2026

30 Historical Photos Of Times Square, The ‘Crossroads Of The World’

Times Square rose to prominence as a hub for news and commerce in early 20th century New York CIty, but it became a center of illicit activity for several decades before its revitalization in the 1990s.

By Joel Stice • May 24, 2026

There’s A South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From: ‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026

There’s A South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From: ‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026