Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

The True Stories Of Judy Garland’s Husbands, From David Rose To Mickey Deans

Judy Garland was married five times throughout her life, but the iconic Hollywood star never seemed to find a good match.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 16, 2024

The True Stories Of Judy Garland’s Husbands, From David Rose To Mickey Deans

Judy Garland was married five times throughout her life, but the iconic Hollywood star never seemed to find a good match.

By Marco Margaritoff January 16, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 14, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga January 14, 2024

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 13, 2024

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 13, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting Jan 12, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting January 12, 2024

Why The Miracle On The Hudson Was Truly As Miraculous As It Seemed

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River — and all 155 people onboard survived.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2024

Why The Miracle On The Hudson Was Truly As Miraculous As It Seemed

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the Hudson River — and all 155 people onboard survived.

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2024

Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2024

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Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson January 9, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 8, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon January 8, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 6, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff January 6, 2024