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Pedro Rodrigues Filho, The Real-Life ‘Dexter’ Serial Killer Who Targeted Murderers And Rapists

Described as the "perfect psychopath," Pedro Rodrigues Filho murdered at least 70 people — 47 of whom were fellow inmates in prison.

By Kara Goldfarb • Oct 19, 2023

Pedro Rodrigues Filho, The Real-Life ‘Dexter’ Serial Killer Who Targeted Murderers And Rapists

Described as the "perfect psychopath," Pedro Rodrigues Filho murdered at least 70 people — 47 of whom were fellow inmates in prison.

By Kara Goldfarb • October 19, 2023

Carolyn Warmus, The Woman Convicted In The Infamous ‘Fatal Attraction Murder’ Of Her Lover’s Wife

After Carolyn Warmus was accused of killing Betty Jeanne Solomon in 1989, the case sent the media into a frenzy over the lurid details that mirrored the film Fatal Attraction.

By Matt Crabtree • Oct 18, 2023

Carolyn Warmus, The Woman Convicted In The Infamous ‘Fatal Attraction Murder’ Of Her Lover’s Wife

After Carolyn Warmus was accused of killing Betty Jeanne Solomon in 1989, the case sent the media into a frenzy over the lurid details that mirrored the film Fatal Attraction.

By Matt Crabtree • October 18, 2023

A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 18, 2023

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A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 18, 2023

Medieval ‘Love Motto’ Ring Discovered By Metal Detectorist In England

The golden ring bears a French inscription that expresses a desire to "serve" and was likely used for a courtly love affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 18, 2023

Medieval ‘Love Motto’ Ring Discovered By Metal Detectorist In England

The golden ring bears a French inscription that expresses a desire to "serve" and was likely used for a courtly love affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 18, 2023

An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 17, 2023

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An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 17, 2023

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 16, 2023

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 16, 2023

Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson • Oct 16, 2023

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Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson • October 16, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • October 15, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • Oct 14, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • October 14, 2023

A Serial Killer, The Bubonic Plague, And Human Sacrifice: The Chilling Backstories Behind Seven Nursery Rhymes

On the surface, these popular nursery rhymes may seem lighthearted, but their origin stories might be far darker than you ever imagined.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 13, 2023

A Serial Killer, The Bubonic Plague, And Human Sacrifice: The Chilling Backstories Behind Seven Nursery Rhymes

On the surface, these popular nursery rhymes may seem lighthearted, but their origin stories might be far darker than you ever imagined.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 13, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting • October 13, 2023