What It Was Really Like At Jonestown The Day Of The Massacre
Thanks to survivor accounts, forensic evidence, and Jim Jones' own tape recordings, we know exactly how the 1978 Jonestown massacre unfolded.
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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.
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What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?
You'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.
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The Bizarre Story Of The California Cult That Inspired Charles Manson
Krishna Venta led the bizarre California cult, Fountain of the World. Charles Manson spent time with the group, taking inspiration from the leader's teachings.
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Musicians You Never Knew Were In Cults
Whether they were born into them or joined up as adults, these well-known musicians were ensnared by cults -- in some cases, extremely dangerous ones.
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The Deadliest Cults To Ever Exist
Cults are a source of fascination for many outsiders, but some of these communal groups turn deadly. These are the deadliest cults to ever exist.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Jonestown Massacre
There are still a few lingering mysteries about the Jonestown massacre, including questions surrounding the death of Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Heaven's Gate Cult Members?
In 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.
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What Happened To The Bodies From The Waco Siege?
Over 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.
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Stars Who Have Been Accused Of Witchcraft
Being 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.
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Musicians Who Are Currently In Prison
A 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.
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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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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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Politicians Who Were Assassinated In The 21st Century
Political assassinations are nothing new, and barely a quarter through the 21st century, there has been a steady drumbeat of murderous political events.
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The Biggest Controversies Surrounding The UFO Religion, Raelism
Three people were found dead from starvation in 2010. Their journals contained entries about a UFO religion, Raelism, which has controversial beliefs.
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How Superman Defeated The Real-Life KKK: A Wild True Story
This 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.
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What We Know About The Online Cult University Of Cosmic Intelligence
An online cult called the University of Cosmic Intelligence has been connected to the disappearance of six people. Here's what we know about it.
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Was A Teen Satanic Cult Really Behind The 1984 Murder Of Gary Lauwers?
In 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.
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Inside Buddhafield, The Dancer-Founded Sex Cult
Buddhafield 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.
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Famed Occultist Aleister Crowley's Secret Life As A World War I Spy
Famed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.
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Why Ladybugs Are Omens Of Luck In So Many Cultures
Though 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.
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Which Members Of The Manson Family Are Still In Prison?
The 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.
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Vivien Leigh Was Labeled Difficult By Hollywood For Tragic Reasons
Vivien Leigh was labeled difficult by Hollywood for tragic reasons that in today's world would be recognized and treated.
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The Fate Of The Eternal Flame: The Immortality Cult That Turned Non-Profit
Immortality 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.
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Synanon: The Rehab-Turned-Cult That Inspired The Troubled Teen Industry
Emerging 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.
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Why Escaping North Korea Is So Difficult And Dangerous
Regardless 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.
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The Death Of The Manson Family's Getaway Driver, Linda Kasabian
The Manson family was responsible for many deaths during its 1969 killing spree. Recently it was announced that getaway driver Linda (Kasabian) Chiochios died.
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