terrorism

The Heroic Story Of Rick Rescorla — And How He Made The Ultimate Sacrifice To Save Thousands On 9/11

Rick Rescorla fought for the British military for six years and earned a Purple Heart for his service with the U.S. Army in Vietnam — but the bravest moment of his life came on September 11, 2001.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 2, 2024

The Heroic Story Of Rick Rescorla — And How He Made The Ultimate Sacrifice To Save Thousands On 9/11

Rick Rescorla fought for the British military for six years and earned a Purple Heart for his service with the U.S. Army in Vietnam — but the bravest moment of his life came on September 11, 2001.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 2, 2024

Operation Wrath of God, Israel’s Bloody Revenge Campaign Against Palestine

After the Munich Massacre of 1972, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad launched a top-secret assassination campaign against the militants involved — but it all unraveled when they killed an innocent man.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 15, 2023

Operation Wrath of God, Israel’s Bloody Revenge Campaign Against Palestine

After the Munich Massacre of 1972, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad launched a top-secret assassination campaign against the militants involved — but it all unraveled when they killed an innocent man.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 15, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2023

Inside Steve Buscemi’s Firefighting Career — And How He Returned To Help At Ground Zero After 9/11

Before he became a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in Manhattan, and he donned his old gear on September 12, 2001 to help emergency responders dig through the rubble of the Twin Towers.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2023

The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong • Sep 6, 2023

The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong • September 6, 2023

Richard Jewell Saved Dozens During The 1996 Olympics Bombing — Then Was Falsely Accused Of Perpetrating It

On July 27, 1996, security guard Richard Jewell discovered a bomb at Atlanta's Olympic Park. While he was hailed as a hero at first, he soon became the FBI's number-one suspect.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 27, 2023

Richard Jewell Saved Dozens During The 1996 Olympics Bombing — Then Was Falsely Accused Of Perpetrating It

On July 27, 1996, security guard Richard Jewell discovered a bomb at Atlanta's Olympic Park. While he was hailed as a hero at first, he soon became the FBI's number-one suspect.

By Natasha Ishak • August 27, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • July 16, 2023

9/11 Pictures That Reveal The Tragedy Of America’s Darkest Day

In the deadliest terror attack in history, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. These 9/11 pictures capture the tragedy.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 13, 2023

9/11 Pictures That Reveal The Tragedy Of America’s Darkest Day

In the deadliest terror attack in history, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001. These 9/11 pictures capture the tragedy.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 13, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Lockerbie Bombing, When Pan Am Flight 103 Plummeted Into A Small Scottish Town

On December 21, 1988, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.K. history occurred when a bomb planted on Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people aboard.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2023

27 Pictures That Capture The Tragedy Of The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing

Eight years before terrorists destroyed the Twin Towers, Ramzi Yousef led a small group of extremists who nearly blew up the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 18, 2023

27 Pictures That Capture The Tragedy Of The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing

Eight years before terrorists destroyed the Twin Towers, Ramzi Yousef led a small group of extremists who nearly blew up the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 18, 2023