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The Real Story Of Easy Company Only Hinted At In Band Of Brothers

One of the most famous U.S. Army units of World War II, Easy Company successfully battled Nazi forces on D-Day, liberated the Dachau concentration camp, and even raided Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2022

The Real Story Of Easy Company Only Hinted At In Band Of Brothers

One of the most famous U.S. Army units of World War II, Easy Company successfully battled Nazi forces on D-Day, liberated the Dachau concentration camp, and even raided Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2022

The Heartbreaking Story Of Jeff Buckley’s Death In The Mississippi River

Known to this day for his recording of "Hallelujah," Jeff Buckley died at just 30 years old when he waded into the Mississippi and drowned on May 29, 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2022

The Heartbreaking Story Of Jeff Buckley’s Death In The Mississippi River

Known to this day for his recording of "Hallelujah," Jeff Buckley died at just 30 years old when he waded into the Mississippi and drowned on May 29, 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Paula Dietz And Her Marriage To Dennis Rader — The Infamous BTK Killer

Paula Dietz knew her husband as a caring father, church council president, and Cub Scout leader, but after 34 years of marriage, she suddenly learned that he was also a serial killer.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Paula Dietz And Her Marriage To Dennis Rader — The Infamous BTK Killer

Paula Dietz knew her husband as a caring father, church council president, and Cub Scout leader, but after 34 years of marriage, she suddenly learned that he was also a serial killer.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2022

The Unbelievable Story Of Heather Tallchief And Her $3 Million Casino Heist

In 1993, Heather Tallchief drove off in an armored truck full of millions in Las Vegas casino money, and she wasn't caught until she turned herself in 12 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

The Unbelievable Story Of Heather Tallchief And Her $3 Million Casino Heist

In 1993, Heather Tallchief drove off in an armored truck full of millions in Las Vegas casino money, and she wasn't caught until she turned herself in 12 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

This Week In History News, May 22 – 28

Ancient phallus carving found at Hadrian's Wall, Bronze Age funeral pyre uncovered in Italy, Roman "service station" unearthed in England.

By All That's Interesting • May 27, 2022

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This Week In History News, May 22 – 28

Ancient phallus carving found at Hadrian's Wall, Bronze Age funeral pyre uncovered in Italy, Roman "service station" unearthed in England.

By All That's Interesting • May 27, 2022

Scientists Just Sequenced The Genome Of A Pompeii Victim For The Very First Time

Researchers traced the man's ancestry to Sardinia and present-day Turkey — and found that he likely suffered from spinal tuberculosis.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

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Scientists Just Sequenced The Genome Of A Pompeii Victim For The Very First Time

Researchers traced the man's ancestry to Sardinia and present-day Turkey — and found that he likely suffered from spinal tuberculosis.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Joshua Phillips, The Florida Boy Who Murdered His 8-Year-Old Neighbor When He Was Just 14

On November 3, 1998, Josh Phillips murdered little Maddie Clifton in Jacksonville, Florida, then stashed her body underneath his bed and slept just above her corpse for a week before it was found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Joshua Phillips, The Florida Boy Who Murdered His 8-Year-Old Neighbor When He Was Just 14

On November 3, 1998, Josh Phillips murdered little Maddie Clifton in Jacksonville, Florida, then stashed her body underneath his bed and slept just above her corpse for a week before it was found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

Ancient Roman ‘Service Station’ Unearthed In England During Soccer Field Construction

Archeologists believe that ancient travelers might have stopped to stay at an inn, visit a blacksmith, or even pray in a small temple that all date to the 1st century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2022

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Ancient Roman ‘Service Station’ Unearthed In England During Soccer Field Construction

Archeologists believe that ancient travelers might have stopped to stay at an inn, visit a blacksmith, or even pray in a small temple that all date to the 1st century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2022

Inside Teratophilia, The Bizarre ‘Monster’ Fetish That’s Become Increasingly Popular

Taken from the ancient Greek words for “love” and “monster,” teratophilia involves the sexual attraction to fantasy creatures like Bigfoot — and sometimes real-life people with deformities.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

Inside Teratophilia, The Bizarre ‘Monster’ Fetish That’s Become Increasingly Popular

Taken from the ancient Greek words for “love” and “monster,” teratophilia involves the sexual attraction to fantasy creatures like Bigfoot — and sometimes real-life people with deformities.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

Meet Marina Oswald Porter, The Secretive Wife Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Although Marina Oswald Porter testified against Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, she later asserted that her husband was an innocent scapegoat.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 25, 2022

Meet Marina Oswald Porter, The Secretive Wife Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Although Marina Oswald Porter testified against Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, she later asserted that her husband was an innocent scapegoat.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022