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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

How Dalia Dippolito’s Murder-For-Hire Plot Against Her Husband Went Disastrously Wrong

Dalia Dippolito married Michael Dippolito in February 2009. Just six months later, she was caught trying to arrange his murder with an undercover police officer.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 15, 2023

How Dalia Dippolito’s Murder-For-Hire Plot Against Her Husband Went Disastrously Wrong

Dalia Dippolito married Michael Dippolito in February 2009. Just six months later, she was caught trying to arrange his murder with an undercover police officer.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 15, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 15, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • July 15, 2023

This Week In History News, Jul. 9 – 15

Civil War-era coin trove unearthed in Kentucky, 1,100-year-old Viking burial found in Norway, possible oldest settlement in North America discovered in Oregon.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 14, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jul. 9 – 15

Civil War-era coin trove unearthed in Kentucky, 1,100-year-old Viking burial found in Norway, possible oldest settlement in North America discovered in Oregon.

By All That's Interesting • July 14, 2023

The True Story Of The Terrifying Events Behind ‘The Haunting In Connecticut’

In 1986, the Snedeker family moved into their new home in Southington, Connecticut — but two years later, the family would leave the house, telling stories of shocking paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 13, 2023

The True Story Of The Terrifying Events Behind ‘The Haunting In Connecticut’

In 1986, the Snedeker family moved into their new home in Southington, Connecticut — but two years later, the family would leave the house, telling stories of shocking paranormal activity.

By Amber Morgan • July 13, 2023