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The Violent Life And Crimes Of Pretty Boy Floyd, The ‘Robin Hood’ Of The Depression-Era Midwest

Between 1929 and 1934, Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd carried out a daring crime spree across the American Midwest, robbing 30 banks and killing as many as 10 people before he was gunned down by FBI agents in an Ohio cornfield.

By Wyatt Redd • Sep 22, 2024

The Violent Life And Crimes Of Pretty Boy Floyd, The ‘Robin Hood’ Of The Depression-Era Midwest

Between 1929 and 1934, Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd carried out a daring crime spree across the American Midwest, robbing 30 banks and killing as many as 10 people before he was gunned down by FBI agents in an Ohio cornfield.

By Wyatt Redd • September 22, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Bobby Franks, The Teenage Victim Of Nathan Leopold And Richard Loeb’s ‘Perfect Crime’

Bobby Franks was just 14 years old when he was kidnapped, bludgeoned, suffocated, and dumped into a culvert outside of Chicago by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two teens who simply wanted to see if they could get away with murder.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 20, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Bobby Franks, The Teenage Victim Of Nathan Leopold And Richard Loeb’s ‘Perfect Crime’

Bobby Franks was just 14 years old when he was kidnapped, bludgeoned, suffocated, and dumped into a culvert outside of Chicago by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two teens who simply wanted to see if they could get away with murder.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 20, 2024

The Heroic Story Of The Carpathia, The Ship That Charged Through Ice Fields To Help Rescue The Titanic

Though the RMS Carpathia was some 58 miles away when it received the Titanic's distress call, the steamer navigated treacherous waters at top speed to reach the sinking ship — and managed to rescue 705 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2024

The Heroic Story Of The Carpathia, The Ship That Charged Through Ice Fields To Help Rescue The Titanic

Though the RMS Carpathia was some 58 miles away when it received the Titanic's distress call, the steamer navigated treacherous waters at top speed to reach the sinking ship — and managed to rescue 705 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2024

Fossil Hunter In Texas Unearths The Fossilized Jaw Of A Prehistoric ‘Sea Monster’

Globidens alabamaensis had unique, globular teeth that were perfectly suited for crushing the shells of turtles and mollusks.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 18, 2024

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Fossil Hunter In Texas Unearths The Fossilized Jaw Of A Prehistoric ‘Sea Monster’

Globidens alabamaensis had unique, globular teeth that were perfectly suited for crushing the shells of turtles and mollusks.

By Austin Harvey • September 18, 2024

The Tumultuous Life Of D.J. Hernandez, The Older Brother Of NFL Star-Turned-Murderer Aaron Hernandez

D.J. Hernandez once tried to understand how his younger brother Aaron went down such a dark path — then, he found himself in trouble of his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 17, 2024

The Tumultuous Life Of D.J. Hernandez, The Older Brother Of NFL Star-Turned-Murderer Aaron Hernandez

D.J. Hernandez once tried to understand how his younger brother Aaron went down such a dark path — then, he found himself in trouble of his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 17, 2024

9 Shocking Stories Of Real Mob Wives Who Spent Their Lives With History’s Most Infamous Gangsters

Mafia wives like Mae Capone and Victoria Gotti stood behind their mobster husbands for decades — and sometimes even indulged in the criminal lifestyle themselves.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 17, 2024

9 Shocking Stories Of Real Mob Wives Who Spent Their Lives With History’s Most Infamous Gangsters

Mafia wives like Mae Capone and Victoria Gotti stood behind their mobster husbands for decades — and sometimes even indulged in the criminal lifestyle themselves.

By Austin Harvey • September 17, 2024

A Rare Signed Copy Of The U.S. Constitution From 1787 Was Found Sitting In An Old File Cabinet In North Carolina

The copy of the Constitution was found on the former property of Samuel Johnston, who was governor of North Carolina between 1787 and 1789.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 16, 2024

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A Rare Signed Copy Of The U.S. Constitution From 1787 Was Found Sitting In An Old File Cabinet In North Carolina

The copy of the Constitution was found on the former property of Samuel Johnston, who was governor of North Carolina between 1787 and 1789.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • September 16, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Randy Weaver, The White Separatist At The Center Of The Ruby Ridge Siege

After refusing to surrender to authorities following weapons charges in 1992, Randy Weaver engaged in an 11-day standoff with federal agents in Ruby Ridge, Idaho — an incident that left three dead and two injured.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 15, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Randy Weaver, The White Separatist At The Center Of The Ruby Ridge Siege

After refusing to surrender to authorities following weapons charges in 1992, Randy Weaver engaged in an 11-day standoff with federal agents in Ruby Ridge, Idaho — an incident that left three dead and two injured.

By Amber Morgan • September 15, 2024