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Inside The Unexplained Disappearance Of Frederick Valentich

Though Frederick Valentich vanished almost 40 years ago, his unexplained disappearance still captures the attention of UFO hunters.

By Katie Serena • Dec 17, 2021

Inside The Unexplained Disappearance Of Frederick Valentich

Though Frederick Valentich vanished almost 40 years ago, his unexplained disappearance still captures the attention of UFO hunters.

By Katie Serena • December 17, 2021

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Anthony Casso, The Unhinged Mafia Underboss Who Murdered Dozens Of People

Mobster Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso was the Lucchese family underboss during the 1980s and killed up to 100 people before becoming a government informant.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

33 Of The Most Epic War Movies Of All Time

From military dramas like "Saving Private Ryan" to Hollywood blockbusters like "The Last Samurai," these war movies capture the true ravages of battle.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

The Notorious ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ That Killed Hundreds Of Cats Across London Has Just Been Identified

More than 400 cats were found mutilated in London between 2014 and 2018 causing panic about a mysterious cat serial killer, but a new analysis shows it was foxes all along.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 16, 2021

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The Notorious ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ That Killed Hundreds Of Cats Across London Has Just Been Identified

More than 400 cats were found mutilated in London between 2014 and 2018 causing panic about a mysterious cat serial killer, but a new analysis shows it was foxes all along.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 16, 2021

The Enduring Mystery Behind The Lost Colony Of Roanoke Island

Founded in present-day North Carolina in 1585 by Sir Walter Raleigh, the Roanoke Colony and its inhabitants vanished just two years later — and their fate remains unknown to this day.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 16, 2021

The Enduring Mystery Behind The Lost Colony Of Roanoke Island

Founded in present-day North Carolina in 1585 by Sir Walter Raleigh, the Roanoke Colony and its inhabitants vanished just two years later — and their fate remains unknown to this day.

By Erin Kelly • December 16, 2021

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of JonBenét Ramsey — And The Chilling Evidence Left Behind

Child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was just six years old when she was found murdered on December 26, 1996. And we still don't know who killed her.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 16, 2021

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of JonBenét Ramsey — And The Chilling Evidence Left Behind

Child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was just six years old when she was found murdered on December 26, 1996. And we still don't know who killed her.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 16, 2021

Meet Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers With Just A Pistol And Makeshift Armor

Though he was a notorious thief and cop killer, Ned Kelly became something of a folk hero to Victoria's poor in the late 19th century, a controversial image that persists to this day.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 16, 2021

Meet Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers With Just A Pistol And Makeshift Armor

Though he was a notorious thief and cop killer, Ned Kelly became something of a folk hero to Victoria's poor in the late 19th century, a controversial image that persists to this day.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 16, 2021

When Cruel Meets Unusual: 9 Of The Most Botched Executions From History

From fiery electrocutions to sloppy beheadings, these botched executions ensured that the victims suffered until their final breaths.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 15, 2021

When Cruel Meets Unusual: 9 Of The Most Botched Executions From History

From fiery electrocutions to sloppy beheadings, these botched executions ensured that the victims suffered until their final breaths.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 15, 2021

The Story Behind The Llullaillaco Maiden, A 500-Year-Old Victim Of Incan Child Sacrifice

Also known as La Doncella, the Llullaillaco Maiden was discovered at the summit of an Andean volcano in 1999 — approximately five centuries after she was ritually sacrificed by the Inca.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 15, 2021

The Story Behind The Llullaillaco Maiden, A 500-Year-Old Victim Of Incan Child Sacrifice

Also known as La Doncella, the Llullaillaco Maiden was discovered at the summit of an Andean volcano in 1999 — approximately five centuries after she was ritually sacrificed by the Inca.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 15, 2021

The Unbelievable True Story Of Chick Donohue And ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

In November 1967, John "Chickie" Donohue snuck into Vietnam and braved actual firefights — just so he could bring his army buddies from back home some cold beers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 14, 2021

The Unbelievable True Story Of Chick Donohue And ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

In November 1967, John "Chickie" Donohue snuck into Vietnam and braved actual firefights — just so he could bring his army buddies from back home some cold beers.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 14, 2021

How French Mime Marcel Marceau Got His Start Smuggling Jewish Children To Safety During The Holocaust

As a member of the French Resistance, Marcel Marceau first developed his miming skills to keep children quiet while they evaded Nazi patrols on their way to the Swiss border.

By Morgan Dunn • Dec 14, 2021

How French Mime Marcel Marceau Got His Start Smuggling Jewish Children To Safety During The Holocaust

As a member of the French Resistance, Marcel Marceau first developed his miming skills to keep children quiet while they evaded Nazi patrols on their way to the Swiss border.

By Morgan Dunn • December 14, 2021