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The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 19, 2023

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 19, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2023

Researchers In Brazil May Have Discovered The Wreckage Of An Infamous 19th-Century Slave Ship

Archaeologists believe the slave ship was intentionally sunk by American Nathaniel Gordon, who had illegally transported 500 enslaved people to Brazil while under pursuit.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2023

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Researchers In Brazil May Have Discovered The Wreckage Of An Infamous 19th-Century Slave Ship

Archaeologists believe the slave ship was intentionally sunk by American Nathaniel Gordon, who had illegally transported 500 enslaved people to Brazil while under pursuit.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti • July 18, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 17, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan • July 17, 2023

55 Images That Reveal The Devastation Of The U.S. Civil War

One of the first wars photographed in history, these images captured the brutality of the conflict that killed almost three percent of the American population.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 16, 2023

55 Images That Reveal The Devastation Of The U.S. Civil War

One of the first wars photographed in history, these images captured the brutality of the conflict that killed almost three percent of the American population.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 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 • 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

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 16, 2023

The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To Prowl The Wisconsin Countryside

Witnesses who've allegedly encountered the Beast of Bray Road describe it as tall and hairy, with glowing eyes, long claws, and the stench of rotting meat.

By Austin Harvey • July 16, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • Jul 15, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • July 15, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 15, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 15, 2023