Why H.H. Holmes Ended Up Killing His Business Partner
Holmes and a partner would come up with another insurance fraud scheme, but his associate soon discovered that he was in cahoots with the wrong kind of con man.
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The Truth About The Tragic USS Akron Crash
History remembers the Hindenburg disaster but seems to have forgotten the USS Akron crash even though it was much deadlier.
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The Truth About Richard Ramirez's Death
In 1989, Richard Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders and sentenced to death, but he never did make it to his execution date.
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Everything We Know About The Whydah Gally Pirate Remains Found
An investigative team has announced the discovery of six skeletons from the wreck of the pirate ship Whydah Gally, sunk off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717.
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The Assassination Of This Canadian Commune Leader Is Still Unsolved After 100 Years
In 1924, a train explosion killed Peter Verigin, leader of the Doukhobors. The assassination of this Canadian commune leader is still unsolved after 100 years.
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Stonehenge's Origin Isn't What You Always Thought
For years, Stonehenge has generated questions on how the Neolithic engineering marvel came to be, and its origin may surprise you.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript
One of the most baffling puzzles in history is a medieval codex that has defied translation. This is the crazy true story of the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
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The Truth About The Industrial Revolution's Sewing Machine Wars
Before the invention of the sewing machine, making a shirt could take more than 14 hours. Creating a calico dress might require six-and-a-half hours.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Chameleon Killer
He and his friends were unaware that the barrel contained the remains of the victims of a man who would go on to be known as The Chameleon Killer.
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Who Owns The Cecil Hotel?
With the release of Netflix's newest documentary series, many people are captivated with the story of the infamous downtown Hotel Cecil and its sordid history.
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The Real Connection Between The Black Dahlia And The Cecil Hotel
Nothing could be scarier than a coincidence, and it gets even creepier when the coincidences involve particularly gruesome or mysterious deaths.
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How Many Deaths Have Happened At The Cecil Hotel?
The Netflix series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel has viewers wondering how many deaths have happened at the hotel.
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The Messed Up Story Of The Holy Child Of La Guardia
Residents of La Guardia in Spain gather every year at a church to honor a 15th-century folk saint dubbed "the Holy Child of La Guardia."
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What It Was Really Like Taking Part In The Alamo
In 1836, tensions between Texas and Mexico came to a head at an old church called the Alamo. Here's What it was really like taking part in the Alamo.
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Why Reddit Is Convinced Elisa Lam Died Of Tuberculosis
The mysterious death of Elisa Lam at the Cecil Hotel spawned many theories, including one among Reddit users that Lam died of tuberculosis.
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Famous Artworks That Have Been Stolen More Than Once
Art heists are fascinating and keep captivating people's imagination. Yet for some reason there are legendary artworks that have been stolen several times.
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The Truth Behind Europe's Brutal Werewolf Trials
Here is the horrible, horrible truth about the people who were accused of werewolfery in Renaissance-era Europe.
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The Terrifying Truth About Albert Fish
After an abusive childhood, Albert Fish seemed fated for a life of horrors, eventually murdering and cannibalizing several children.
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The Truth About The Ottoman Empire's Most Elite Soldiers
History has its fair share of fierce warriors, and the Ottoman Empire was no exception with its own elite soldiers serving the sultan.
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The Horrific True Story Of The Skid Row Cancer Study
In the 1950s and '60s, Dr. Perry Hudson tried out his experimental methods for diagnosing cancer on New York's Skid Row residents.
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This Was Serial Killer Albert Fish's Motive
During the murder trial of Albert Fish in the 1930s, several psychiatrists provided testimony on Fish's mental state and possible motive.
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How The Grey Man Was Finally Caught
Known as The Grey Man, Albert Fish was convicted for the 1928 murder of 10-year-old Grace Budd, and this is how he was caught.
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The Sensational Murder Of The 'Beautiful Cigar Girl'
The murder of the "Beautiful Cigar Girl" in 1841 in New York City was so mysterious that even Edgar Allen Poe tried to solve it.
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The Time L. Ron Hubbard Almost Started A War With Mexico
Well before he became known as the father of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard was in the Navy and almost started a war with Mexico.
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The Untold Truth Of Easter Island
With its rocky coasts and green hilltops, Easter Island has a long, complex history and is home to the mysterious moai.
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The True Story Of How New York City Displaced A Black Community To Build Central Park
Seneca Village only survived for 32 years, but it was vibrant. This is the true story of how New York City displaced a Black community to build Central Park.
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The Crazy History Of Bog Bodies
Bog bodies are embalmed in a mummification process that preserves them in great detail. Here's what secrets they've revealed and who they may have been in life.
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