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44 Photos Of Appalachia That Capture The Region’s Centuries-Long Struggle With Poverty

From the mountainous region's first European settlers to the coal miners who performed backbreaking labor for low wages, the people of Appalachia have long been known for their destitution — and their resilience.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 27, 2023

44 Photos Of Appalachia That Capture The Region’s Centuries-Long Struggle With Poverty

From the mountainous region's first European settlers to the coal miners who performed backbreaking labor for low wages, the people of Appalachia have long been known for their destitution — and their resilience.

By Austin Harvey • December 27, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Edwin Booth, The Largely Forgotten Brother Of Lincoln Assassin John Wilkes Booth

A celebrated actor who toured America and Europe, Edwin Booth even once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son — but his legacy was forever tarnished just months later when his brother assassinated the president.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 26, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Edwin Booth, The Largely Forgotten Brother Of Lincoln Assassin John Wilkes Booth

A celebrated actor who toured America and Europe, Edwin Booth even once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son — but his legacy was forever tarnished just months later when his brother assassinated the president.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2023

37 Throwback Christmas Pictures Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars

From posing with mall Santas to belting out Christmas carols on a microphone, these celebrities knew early on how to get into the holiday spirit.

By Maggie Donahue • Dec 25, 2023

37 Throwback Christmas Pictures Of Hollywood’s Brightest Stars

From posing with mall Santas to belting out Christmas carols on a microphone, these celebrities knew early on how to get into the holiday spirit.

By Maggie Donahue • December 25, 2023

Inside The Cabbage Patch Riots Of 1983 That Left Dozens Of Shoppers Injured

During the 1983 holiday season, people lined up in droves outside of toy stores to get their hands on a highly sought-after Cabbage Patch Kid — and the frantic hunt for the dolls soon devolved into violence.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 22, 2023

Inside The Cabbage Patch Riots Of 1983 That Left Dozens Of Shoppers Injured

During the 1983 holiday season, people lined up in droves outside of toy stores to get their hands on a highly sought-after Cabbage Patch Kid — and the frantic hunt for the dolls soon devolved into violence.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 22, 2023

How Literacy Tests Were Used To Stop Black Americans From Voting

Presented as a means for assessing whether voters were educated enough to vote, literacy tests and other methods were designed for a single purpose: to stop Black Americans from voting.

By Katie Serena • Dec 22, 2023

How Literacy Tests Were Used To Stop Black Americans From Voting

Presented as a means for assessing whether voters were educated enough to vote, literacy tests and other methods were designed for a single purpose: to stop Black Americans from voting.

By Katie Serena • December 22, 2023

Inside 27 Unique Christmas Traditions From Across The Globe — And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them

In parts of Spain, children celebrate Christmas by beating a log until it "poops" out gifts — and that's far from the only unusual holiday tradition that can be found around the world to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 21, 2023

Inside 27 Unique Christmas Traditions From Across The Globe — And The Bizarre Stories Behind Them

In parts of Spain, children celebrate Christmas by beating a log until it "poops" out gifts — and that's far from the only unusual holiday tradition that can be found around the world to this day.

By Austin Harvey • December 21, 2023

A Father And Daughter Just Discovered A 152-Year-Old Shipwreck While Fishing In Green Bay

The wreckage may have once been the George L. Newman, which sank during the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 21, 2023

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A Father And Daughter Just Discovered A 152-Year-Old Shipwreck While Fishing In Green Bay

The wreckage may have once been the George L. Newman, which sank during the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.

By Austin Harvey • December 21, 2023

13 Mafia Bosses Who Defined The History Of The Mob

From the Five Families of the New York Mafia to organized crime kingpins in Chicago and beyond, these mob bosses ruthlessly ruled the underworld.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 20, 2023

13 Mafia Bosses Who Defined The History Of The Mob

From the Five Families of the New York Mafia to organized crime kingpins in Chicago and beyond, these mob bosses ruthlessly ruled the underworld.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 20, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 20, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon • December 20, 2023