Disturbing Things Recovered After The Jonestown Massacre
The Jonestown massacre is arguably the most disturbing mass murder-suicide of any cult, but some of the things discovered in the aftermath make it even more so.
Read MoreThe Jonestown massacre is arguably the most disturbing mass murder-suicide of any cult, but some of the things discovered in the aftermath make it even more so.
Read MoreYou've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.
Read MoreKrishna Venta led the bizarre California cult, Fountain of the World. Charles Manson spent time with the group, taking inspiration from the leader's teachings.
Read MoreWhether they were born into them or joined up as adults, these well-known musicians were ensnared by cults -- in some cases, extremely dangerous ones.
Read MoreCults are a source of fascination for many outsiders, but some of these communal groups turn deadly. These are the deadliest cults to ever exist.
Read MoreThere are still a few lingering mysteries about the Jonestown massacre, including questions surrounding the death of Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones.
Read MoreIn 1994, 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult were found dead in Rancho Santa Fe, California, of suicide. Here's what happened to their bodies.
Read MoreOver 70 people died in the infamous 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. Here's the tragic fate of the many bodies recovered afterward.
Read MoreBeing accused of witchcraft doesn't carry the same negative impact as it did hundreds of years ago. Even so, some celebrities still get labeled as witches.
Read MoreA life of fame and wealth awaits those musicians who find success. But for some, their bad behavior landed them in prison, and are still there to this day.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreCharles 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.
Read MorePolitical assassinations are nothing new, and barely a quarter through the 21st century, there has been a steady drumbeat of murderous political events.
Read MoreThree people were found dead from starvation in 2010. Their journals contained entries about a UFO religion, Raelism, which has controversial beliefs.
Read MoreThis is the true story of how Superman leapt off the pages of Detective Comics and out of the radio waves to take on the ascendant KKK.
Read MoreAn online cult called the University of Cosmic Intelligence has been connected to the disappearance of six people. Here's what we know about it.
Read MoreIn the 1980s Satanic Panic was in full swing, so when teenager Gary Lauwers was killed, some blamed a Satanic cult. Here's who was really behind the murder.
Read MoreBuddhafield is a dancer-founded sex cult according to former members, who say the leader, Jaime Gomez, who calls himself Reyji or "god-king" is a predator.
Read MoreFamed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.
Read MoreThough the sight of most insects makes many pull back in disgust, ladybugs are omens of luck in many cultures. Why is this the case? Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe cult formed under Charles Manson shocked the nation with their brutal murders in the 1960s. Here's which members of the Manson Family are still in prison.
Read MoreVivien Leigh was labeled difficult by Hollywood for tragic reasons that in today's world would be recognized and treated.
Read MoreImmortality is a dream as old as humans. To the ancient Greeks, the gods were gods precisely because they didn't die, and humanity was humanity because it did.
Read MoreEmerging in full-cult form in the 1970s - but with a unique slant - Synanon began as a therapeutic help center for drug treatment. Here's the story.
Read MoreRegardless of why it happens, the journey out of North Korea is not easy. Here's what makes defecting from this nation so difficult and dangerous.
Read MoreThe Manson family was responsible for many deaths during its 1969 killing spree. Recently it was announced that getaway driver Linda (Kasabian) Chiochios died.
Read MoreGloria Trevi is known as the "Mexican Madonna" with fame and accolades to match. However, she was part of an alleged "cult" used to exploit young girls.
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