What Happened To John Wilkes Booth's Body?
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Here's what happened to his body.
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What O.J. Simpson's Life Was Really Like After His Infamous Murder Trial
In 1995, football star O.J. Simpson was pronounced innocent of murder. Since then, and until his death in 2024, his life was never far from controversy.
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The Wild History Of O.J. Simpson's 1995 Murder Trial
In 1995, millions of people across America and the globe were transfixed by the biggest court case of the decade: O.J. Simpson's murder trial, and it was wild.
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The Worst Part Of The Apollo 1 Disaster Isn't What You Think
The first fatal disaster of the space race was horrific as it was tragic, with three trapped astronauts burned alive. But even this might not be the worst part.
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The Tragedy Of Jimmy Carter Explained
Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived president in U.S. history. From family deaths to a grueling national crisis, here are some of the tragedies he experienced.
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The CIA's Top Secret Mission To Steal A Russian Nuclear Sub
In the early '70s, barely before the Cold War began to thaw, the U.S. launched an audacious, top-secret plan to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in deep water.
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Shady Details About Alex Jones
From his radio pulpit, Alex Jones has spouted and endorsed almost every conspiracy theory out there. But the man himself has plenty of deep, unsettling flaws.
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The Worst Ways To Die On The Oregon Trail
There were plenty of ways to die on the Oregon Trail, and none of them were great. But some of them were perhaps a little worse than others.
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The 11 Worst Bridge Disasters In US History And Why They Happened
Everyday, millions cross bridges in the U.S. and trust they hold up. But these sturdy looking structures sometimes fail, and with disastrous, tragic results.
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Respected American Presidents Who Were Actually Terrible People
The greatest U.S. presidents have remained universally respected, lauded for their leadership and achievements. But behind the portraits, not all was perfect.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Apollo 1 Crew?
The Apollo 1 exploded during a rehearsal test and killed Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee. Here's what happened to their bodies.
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What Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Was Really Like
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln left the people of the U.S. reeling. As respectively as he is remembered today, his funeral was an event like no other.
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The Shady Side Of Donald And Melania Trump's Relationship
Much has been said about Donald and Melania Trump's marriage, especially since Donald became a serious political figure. Some say their relationship is shady.
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Messed Up Rules The Manson Family Had To Follow
Charles Manson has become synonymous with criminal insanity, and he wasn't alone. His cult of devoted followers had to follow a bunch of equally crazy rules.
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The Untold Truth Of America's WWI German POW Camps
After the U.S. entered WWI, German citizens and civilians in the states, along with soldiers, were detained in POW camps in Georgia and Utah.
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The Grim Crime Abraham Lincoln Pardoned Joe Biden's Ancestor For
Abraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's ancestor for a grim crime in 1864. A claim of self-defense played a role motivating factor for the pardon.
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What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Body?
Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed by American soldiers during the May 2, 2011 raid. Here's what happened to his body.
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The Worst Generals Of The American Revolution
America's independence was hard-fought, with heroes like George Washington coming to the forefront. But there were just as many generals who were failures.
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The Stories Of Celebrities Who Almost Died During 9/11
A pop icon, two Oscar-nominated actors, and an Olympic champion were among those saved from the devastation of 9/11 by small twists of fate.
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The Most Disastrous Criminal Trials In U.S. History
Every year in the U.S., thousands of criminal cases end in unremarkable trials. A few, though, lead to courtroom debacles and even bloodshed.
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The Grim Final Words Of Aaron Bushnell, The Airman Who Self-Immolated
At 25 years old, Aaron Bushnell, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, self-immolated in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. These were his final words.
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What It Was Like Inside The World Trade Center When 9/11 Happened
For the survivors of the attacks on the World Trade Center, their experience evacuated the towers are harrowing and tragic.
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The 10 Worst Generals Of World War I
WWI was a catastrophe on all fronts, not least of which included the actions of the military men in charge, whose screwups led to the death of thousands.
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The Most Dangerous Members Of The Hells Angels
The Hells Angels are not known for being a friendly and cuddly bunch. But even among them, there are some members who rank more dangerous than the rest.
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Whatever Happened To The Jonestown Massacre Survivors?
More than 900 people died in a mass suicide in 1978 on the orders of Jonestown leader Jim Jones. But some escaped. Here's what happened to the survivors.
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What Hitler's Meeting With Former President Hoover Was Really Like
After his time in office, former president Herbert Hoover met with Adolf Hitler while traveling Europe. Here's what we know about the meeting.
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The Untold Truth Of JFK's Three Grandchildren
JFK's three grandkids have been in the spotlight because of their Kennedy pedigree, but there's still a lot to learn about the three siblings.
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