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Inside The Tragic Stories Of 9 ‘Freak Show’ Performers

At the turn of the 20th century, many people who were born with unusual conditions joined "freak shows" in order to make a living. Horrifically, some were forced into it.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 18, 2021

Inside The Tragic Stories Of 9 ‘Freak Show’ Performers

At the turn of the 20th century, many people who were born with unusual conditions joined "freak shows" in order to make a living. Horrifically, some were forced into it.

By Erin Kelly • October 18, 2021

The Story Of The Daring 1962 Alcatraz Escape And The Inmates Behind It

In June of 1962, four inmates attempted the impossible with their Alcatraz escape. Today, their fates remain unknown.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 18, 2021

The Story Of The Daring 1962 Alcatraz Escape And The Inmates Behind It

In June of 1962, four inmates attempted the impossible with their Alcatraz escape. Today, their fates remain unknown.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 18, 2021

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong • Oct 17, 2021

What JFK’s Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination

"The worst thing I did was fall in love with a married man," Judith Campbell Exner confessed years after the affair: "I kept my secret out of fear."

By William DeLong • October 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver • Oct 17, 2021

Meet Santo Trafficante: The ‘Silent Don’ Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFK’s Assassination

They called him the "Silent Don" because he lived an unassuming lifestyle, but Florida Godfather Santo Trafficante Jr. was as ruthless as they come.

By Carly Silver • October 17, 2021

A Disturbing Look Inside The Victorian Opium Dens That Launched The First Modern War On Drugs

Opium dens first sprung up in the Chinatown district of San Francisco in the 19th century. While they were eventually outlawed, these lounge-like establishments flourished across the West for close to a century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 17, 2021

A Disturbing Look Inside The Victorian Opium Dens That Launched The First Modern War On Drugs

Opium dens first sprung up in the Chinatown district of San Francisco in the 19th century. While they were eventually outlawed, these lounge-like establishments flourished across the West for close to a century.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 17, 2021

The Ongoing Mystery Of Nikola Tesla’s Death Ray

Nikola Tesla hated the idea of war and designed his death ray in the hopes that he could completely eliminate warfare.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 16, 2021

The Ongoing Mystery Of Nikola Tesla’s Death Ray

Nikola Tesla hated the idea of war and designed his death ray in the hopes that he could completely eliminate warfare.

By Wyatt Redd • October 16, 2021

The Tragedy Of Martha Moxley, The 15-Year-Old Who May Have Been Bludgeoned To Death By A Kennedy

In 1975, Martha Moxley was found in her own backyard with a golf club sticking out of her neck. A pair of Kennedy nephews were the prime suspects — but their guilt remains hotly debated to this day.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 16, 2021

The Tragedy Of Martha Moxley, The 15-Year-Old Who May Have Been Bludgeoned To Death By A Kennedy

In 1975, Martha Moxley was found in her own backyard with a golf club sticking out of her neck. A pair of Kennedy nephews were the prime suspects — but their guilt remains hotly debated to this day.

By Leah Silverman • October 16, 2021

How Slender Man Went From A Spooky Internet Legend To A Real-Life Horror Story

Slenderman was a popular internet legend created in June 2009. But when two 12-year-olds tried stabbing their friend to death, this mythical creature took on a life of its own.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Oct 16, 2021

How Slender Man Went From A Spooky Internet Legend To A Real-Life Horror Story

Slenderman was a popular internet legend created in June 2009. But when two 12-year-olds tried stabbing their friend to death, this mythical creature took on a life of its own.

By Jaclyn Anglis • October 16, 2021

33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 16, 2021

33 Vintage Velvet Underground Photos That Capture Their Raucous 1960s Heyday With Andy Warhol

As the house band at Andy Warhol's Factory, The Velvet Underground played at some of New York City's wildest and most debauched parties, all while changing the sound of rock forever.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 16, 2021

The Story Of Hypatia, An Ancient Greek Intellectual Killed For Her Beliefs

One of the few women in Ancient Greek academe, Hypatia of Alexandria was a true sight to behold. And she was killed because of it.

By Abby Norman • Oct 16, 2021

The Story Of Hypatia, An Ancient Greek Intellectual Killed For Her Beliefs

One of the few women in Ancient Greek academe, Hypatia of Alexandria was a true sight to behold. And she was killed because of it.

By Abby Norman • October 16, 2021

The True Story Of The Conjuring: The Perron Family And Enfield Haunting

The true story of The Conjuring, namely the Perron family and Enfield haunting, is scarier than the movies themselves.

By Katie Serena • Oct 16, 2021

The True Story Of The Conjuring: The Perron Family And Enfield Haunting

The true story of The Conjuring, namely the Perron family and Enfield haunting, is scarier than the movies themselves.

By Katie Serena • October 16, 2021