Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 2, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of The Dixie Mafia, The ‘Cornbread Cosa Nostra’ Of The South

In the 1960s, the Dixie Mafia emerged as a loose confederation of crooks and con artists based in Biloxi, Mississippi. But years later, it became a terrifying criminal organization.

By Natasha Ishak March 2, 2021

New York Cemetery Worker Buried Alive After Grave He Was Digging Collapses On Him

The 42-year-old was leveling the bottom of a 7-foot-deep grave when the freak accident occurred.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 2, 2021

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New York Cemetery Worker Buried Alive After Grave He Was Digging Collapses On Him

The 42-year-old was leveling the bottom of a 7-foot-deep grave when the freak accident occurred.

By Marco Margaritoff March 2, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 28, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton February 28, 2021

American Airlines Reports UFO While Flying Over New Mexico

Though the pilots claimed a speeding "missile-like" object flew right near the plane, air traffic control found nothing on their radars.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 26, 2021

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American Airlines Reports UFO While Flying Over New Mexico

Though the pilots claimed a speeding "missile-like" object flew right near the plane, air traffic control found nothing on their radars.

By Marco Margaritoff February 26, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 25, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton February 25, 2021

Meet Henrietta Wood, The Freed Slave Who Successfully Sued For Reparations

Even though she was emancipated in 1848, Henrietta Wood was kidnapped and enslaved again for 16 more years. After she was freed a second time, she took her captor to court.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 24, 2021

Meet Henrietta Wood, The Freed Slave Who Successfully Sued For Reparations

Even though she was emancipated in 1848, Henrietta Wood was kidnapped and enslaved again for 16 more years. After she was freed a second time, she took her captor to court.

By Genevieve Carlton February 24, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley’s Grandson

Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough bore an uncanny resemblance to the King, but he never managed to escape his shadow before dying by suicide at just 27.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 23, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley’s Grandson

Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough bore an uncanny resemblance to the King, but he never managed to escape his shadow before dying by suicide at just 27.

By Marco Margaritoff February 23, 2021

Meet Ruby Bridges, The Black Girl Who Made Civil Rights History At Six Years Old

On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges integrated an all-white elementary school in New Orleans — and became a civil rights icon.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 22, 2021

Meet Ruby Bridges, The Black Girl Who Made Civil Rights History At Six Years Old

On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges integrated an all-white elementary school in New Orleans — and became a civil rights icon.

By Natasha Ishak February 22, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Devonte Hart, A Teenager Murdered By His Adoptive Mother

In 2014, a photo of Devonte Hart hugging a police officer during a Black Lives Matter protest went instantly viral. Just four years later, he made headlines again — for a tragic reason.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 22, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Devonte Hart, A Teenager Murdered By His Adoptive Mother

In 2014, a photo of Devonte Hart hugging a police officer during a Black Lives Matter protest went instantly viral. Just four years later, he made headlines again — for a tragic reason.

By Natasha Ishak February 22, 2021