In 1724, in the span of mere months, Jack Sheppard, a roguish burglar and thief, became the darling of London thanks to a series of high-profile prison escapes.
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Read MoreWhile Jeffrey Dahmer had multiple reasons for going down the path that he did, he incorporated one aspect from this hobby with his father.
Read MoreBetween 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer savagely murdered and mutilated 17 males in a flurry of insatiable, ruthless bloodshed. But why did he do it?
Read MoreSerial killings make up a small percentage of the murders that happen in the U.S., but they happen every decade.
Read MoreA renowned forensic psychiatrist testified about how Jeffrey Dahmer used alcohol during his murders.
Read MoreThe saga of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer ended with his own murder in prison. Had he not been caught, the tale would have been more grotesque.
Read MoreAt the time, and ever since, professionals and casual observers have asked: How did Jeffrey Dahmer get away with such brutal crimes for so long?
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on September 19, 2022, but the queen still has something to say, only we won't know what it is until some 60 years from now.
Read MoreWidow Anna Maria Radclyffe honored her husband by embroidering a short love note on a linen sheet.
Read MoreMargaret Atwood's work of dystopian fiction has more resonance than ever before. These are some hellish parts of The Handmaid's Tale inspired by real history.
Read MoreEven those who know the "Green Acres" theme song by heart and dream of having a pet pig named Arnold still might not know these facts about this TV sitcom.
Read MoreWhen someone becomes successful enough in the world of Hollywood, they can often make significant, even silly, demands regarding projects they're doing.
Read MoreNASA's new Artemis mission could be the first opportunity for humans to step foot on the Moon since 1969. Are we entering the next " giant leap for mankind"?
Read MoreFred Savage was fired from the 'Wonder Years' reboot after being tapped to be a producer for the project. So what happened? Let's take a look.
Read MoreQueen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and The Beatles' "Hey Jude" share an unlikely and crazy connection. Both songs were recorded in the same studio.
Read MorePart of art is invention -- finding new ways to combine old item or ideas into something unseen before. That certainly applies to authors forming new words.
Read MoreNASA is working on a historic test to protect the Earth from asteroids -- that is if one is ever a threat to life on Earth. Here's a look inside.
Read MoreToday, Reba McEntire is one of the giants of country music. Here are some lesser-known facts about America's favorite country star.
Read MorePrince Edward was Elizabeth's first cousin via their fathers, Prince Albert (who became King George VI) and Prince George, sons of King George V. Who is he?
Read MoreCriminal convictions are serious business, but they're not necessarily permanent. Here's what it means when a court vacates a criminal conviction.
Read MoreThe Siberian forest is a desolate, harsh, uninhabitable land. It's 5 million square miles of wilderness, some of the last left on the planet.
Read MoreLouise Lasser is one of the most important women in the world of comedy. She is also known for her marriage to Woody Allen. Here's the story.
Read MoreDisgraced financier Bernie Madoff is remembered for pulling off the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Here's what he said when he was arrested.
Read MoreSidney Poitier overcame a lifetime of obstacles, and even turned an early career rejection into a life-changing educational journey.
Read MoreThough they seemed like a typical family, Chris and Shanann Watts were having relationship issues that led to the murder of Shanann and her two girls.
Read MoreThe court of public opinion believed that Casey Anthony killed her daughter, but she was acquitted in a court of law. Here is the real reason.
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