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    The Mysterious Cult At The Center Of The 'Baby Holly' Case

    Even as investigative techniques improve, as forensic science becomes more effective, still there exist mysteries surrounding disappearances and deaths.

    By Carlo Massimo Read More
  • seagull

    When Bird Poop Powered Western Agriculture

    Bird poop is a nuisance to us today, but centuries ago it was a valuable commodity. Here's how bird poop once actually powered western agriculture.

    By Elizabeth Hlavinka Read More
  • led zeppelin standing outdoors

    Led Zeppelin's Four Symbols Had Origins In The Occult

    It may come as no surprise that Led Zeppelin's four symbols had origins in the occult, but here is why the members chose each symbol.

    By Kimberly Smith Read More
  • Sharon Tate

    The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Sharon Tate

    Murders committed on the orders of Charles Manson continue to shock and appall, more than 50 years later, acts singularly shocking in their brutality.

    By Matt Reigle Read More
  • A medium with objects

    The Victorian Era's Obsession With The Occult Explained

    Is there something out there, something beyond what we experience on this plane of existence? If so, is there a way to make contact? Some Victorians thought so.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Charles Manson laughing

    Angela Lansbury's Bizarre Connection To The Manson Family

    Charles Manson cast a wide net in the LA area in the 1960s, even leading to actress Angela Lansbury's bizarre connection to the Manson Family.

    By Brian Myers Read More
  • puppeteer controlling man and woman

    The Messed Up Truth About The Yahweh Cult Of Nebraska

    The life that Rick Stice loved was quickly dwindling away, and he soon found himself involved in a Yahweh cult in Nebraska. Here's the story.

    By Brian Myers Read More
  • Young TLC

    How TLC's No Scrubs Changed Popular Culture

    Pop, R&B, and hip-hop trio TLC released their hit single "No Scrubs" in 1999, and it remains one of the group's most well-known songs to this day.

    By William Kennedy Read More
  • a panda

    The Reason Pandas Are So Important To Chinese Culture

    Over the centuries, some countries have come to be associated with animals. So why are pandas so important to Chinese culture? Let's find out.

    By Aaron Homer Read More
  • Mirabel Madrigal

    How Accurately Does Encanto Represent Colombian Culture?

    Rich in magical realism, "Encanto" tells the story of a young girl named Mirabel Madrigal, the only person in her family lacking superhuman abilities.

    By William Kennedy Read More
  • LuLaRoe sign

    LuLaRoe Is Accused Of Cult-Like Behavior. Here's Why

    LuLaRoe is a multi-level marketing company that recruits independent sellers to sell its women's athleisure wear. It's also accused of cult-like behavior.

    By William Kennedy Read More
  • charles manson close up

    The Creepiest Things Cults Said In Public

    Statements made by cults seem so creepy that it can be hard to imagine how anyone could believe them. These are the creepiest things cults said in public.

    By Mina Elwell Read More
  • Mark 'The Undertaker' Calaway looking on

    The Dark Truth Of The Undertaker's 'Satanic Cult'

    Here's a rundown of the key moments of The Undertaker's Ministry of Darkness faction, a group many fans interpreted as a satanic cult.

    By Lorenzo Tanos Read More
  • Tina Turner, 2018

    The Truth About Tina Turner's Difficult Childhood

    Tina Turner's struggles didn't begin with Ike. Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, she had a difficult childhood during which both of her parents abandoned her.

    By Karen Corday Read More
  • Gladiators sword fighting

    The Dark Side Of Gladiator Culture

    Roman life was not always filled with riches, particularly for the gladiators, who practiced violent hand-to-hand combat for entertainment.

    By Toby Arguello Read More
  • lularoe sign

    The Dark Truth About The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult

    Founded in 2012 by DeAnne Brady Stidham, LuLaRoe is classified as a multilevel marketing company and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.

    By Jesse Gormley Read More
  • Image of a pyramid scheme

    What Ever Happened To The Leaders Of The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult?

    You too can join a pyramid scheme-like cult selling leggings and other apparel for California-based DeAnne Startup (yes, real name) Brady Stidham of LuLaRoe.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Statue of samurai Kusunoki Masashige

    The Real Reason The Samurai Culture Went Extinct

    The samurai were a group that mystifies modern onlookers in a way that few other cultures have. They are seen as a stoic warrior class, placing honor over all.

    By Scott Williamson Read More
  • Branch Davidian compound in flames

    The Stunning Number Of Deaths In The Branch Davidian Cult

    In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.

    By Cody Copeland Read More
  • faceless figures wearing red robes

    The Psychology Behind Why People Join Cults

    At best, cults are predatory organizations intent on scamming people out of their funds or possessions. At their worst, cults are terribly dangerous.

    By Toby Arguello Read More
  • members of the Order of the Solar Temple

    A Staggering Amount Of People Died In The Order Of The Solar Temple Cult

    The Order of the Solar Temple was responsible for the deaths of a staggering amount of people in the mid-1990s. Here's how many fell victim to the cult.

    By Cody Copeland Read More
  • Glenn Close

    This Was Glenn Close's Experience With A Cult

    Many actors have links to abusive, brainwashing cults. Here is Glenn Close's experience with a cult, how she got out, and how she overcame her past.

    By Cody Copeland Read More
  • feet in a morgue

    Disturbing Details Found In The Heaven's Gate Victims' Autopsy Reports

    The Heaven's Gate mass suicide shocked the world in March 1997. The bodies of 39 cult members were found, and the autopsies told a harrowing tale.

    By Cody Copeland Read More
  • UFO hovering

    Why Heaven's Gate Used Science Fiction To Brainwash Its Members

    For most of its existence, very few people were aware of Heaven's Gate, a cult that was concocted in 1974 by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • Joaquin Phoenix

    This Was Joaquin Phoenix's Experience In The Children Of God Cult

    Over the years, actor Joaquin Phoenix has talked about his experience with the infamous Children of God cult in several interviews.

    By Jean Mendoza Read More
  • Rose McGowan

    This Was Rose McGowan's Experience In The Children Of God Cult

    As a child, Rose McGowan was born into the Children of God cult — a free-love hippie dream gone horribly wrong that still exists to this day.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Ron Lafferty in custody

    The Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Ron Lafferty

    Ron Lafferty was a self-professed prophet who after being excommunicated from the LDS church, started a fundamentalist splinter group called School of Prophets.

    By Amy Beeman Read More
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