The One Major Thing Charles Manson And David Koresh Had In Common
It's amazing, how many people have aspirations to become musical idols. Count among them two names known for darker things: Charles Manson and David Koresh.
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Iowa's Unique Response To A Troubling Halloween Trend Still Exists Decades Later
Besides becoming big business, Halloween is a widespread celebration throughout America every October 31 -- except in parts of Iowa, as it turns out.
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The Terrifying True Story Behind The Madonna Of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
The most famous and controversial ghost photo ever taken was of the Madonna of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery. This is the terrifying true story behind the legend.
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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Pat Benatar's Historical Tie-In With MTV
MTV's era of playing music videos was a groundswell in American popular culture, launched by, among others, work by popular vocalist Pat Benatar.
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The Truth About The Superman Curse
There have been many actors who put on Superman's red cape. Here is more about the alleged "Superman Curse."
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The Mystery And Conspiracy Behind Bob Dylan's 1966 Motorcycle Crash
Bob Dylan was once involved in a motorcycle accident, but it actually served as a welcome respite from his busy schedule of work and other demands.
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The Truth About John Lennon's Relationship With Ringo Starr
Here's a closer look at the relationship between John Lennon and Ringo Starr, during and after their time in the Beatles.
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Pope John Paul II's Life Was Saved Thanks To The Bravery Of An Old Friend And Soviet Soldier
Actions have consequences -- sometimes unintended, sometimes spanning decades. Some daring decisions have an eventual impact around the globe.
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What You Might Not Know About Hitler's Wolf's Lair
From the Wolf's Lair, Hitler devised military strategies to help him invade European nations, as well as planned the construction of the infamous Death Camps.
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The Creepy Truth About William Bradford's Collection Of Photographs
It was William Bradford's habit of taking photos of women, promising them he'd help with their modeling careers, that led to his murder convictions.
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Do We Now Know The Cause For Havana Syndrome?
Being in the diplomatic corps -- especially if you're actually a spy -- comes with certain built-in and recognizable risks, as well as some less obvious.
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The Truth About The Death Of Claudine Longet's Boyfriend
The name Claudine Longet may not ring many bells these days, but there was a time when the French-American ingénue equally turned heads and generated headlines.
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The Sad Truth About What Happened To Walt Disney's First Studio
Walt Disney made a deal with the manager of a local theater chain, Milton Feld, to create a series of animated features for his chain, Newman Theaters.
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What Really Happened After Joan Of Arc Died?
Joan of Arc -- saint, martyr, icon -- helped restore France's king to his throne. What happened in the aftermath of her captivity, trial, and execution?
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How Many Navy SEALS Have Died While Training?
When a member of the military dies during training, it raises a lot of questions. Here's how many Navy SEALS have died while training.
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How Did Nina Simone Get Her Name?
Known as the "High Priestess of Soul" Nina Simone' was a child piano prodigy who became an icon, but how did she get her name?
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James Dean Filmed An Ironic PSA Just Weeks Before His Fatal Crash
Ironically, just a few weeks before he died, James Dean recorded a Public Service Announcement about the dangers of careless driving.
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Seemingly Innocent Things With Creepy Origins
Innocent things, like Candy Land, the invention of mini golf, and the treadmill were actually inspired by disease, moral codes, and prison work.
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The Story Of Tilly Devine's Australian Criminal Empire
The history of organized crime and gang wars isn't limited to the United States. Australia has also had its share of criminal activity and ensuing violence.
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Why Whitney Houston's Funeral Reignited Dionne Warwick And Aretha Franklin's Feud
Whitney Houston's funeral reignited Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin's feud that had been ongoing since the 1960s. Here's why.
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The Tragic 1999 Murder Of Funk Legend Roger Troutman Explained
The tragic 1999 killing of funk legend Roger Troutman shocked his family and fans. Here is the murder-suicide, explained.
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How Russian Cult Leader Vissarion, The 'Jesus Of Siberia,' Came To Power
For 30 years a man who called himself Vissarion claimed to be Christ reborn. Here's how the Russian cult leader, aka "Jesus of Siberia," came to power.
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Why There Aren't Very Many Mosquitoes At Disney World
Considering the theme park's location on the outskirts of a vast Floridian swamp, the Magic Kingdom's bug-free bona fides seems practically, well, magic.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Shaved All Their Hair
Ancient Egyptians had a lot of interesting rituals, including around their hair, or lack thereof. Here's why some of them shaved all their hair.
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The Truth About Robert Mugabe's Corpse
He was Zimbabwe's longest running leader before resigning in 2017, but nearly two years after surrendering office, Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95.
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Disturbing Details Found In Karen Carpenter's Autopsy Report
Karen Carpenter famously died as a result of anorexia. Here are some of the disturbing details found in her autopsy report.
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