The Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In The World
Pockets of violence persist everywhere, from Latin America to the United States. Here is a breakdown of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world.
Read MorePockets of violence persist everywhere, from Latin America to the United States. Here is a breakdown of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world.
Read MoreAmelia Earhart has inspired adventure enthusiasts for almost a full century now after taking strides toward creating a space for women in aviation.
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Read MoreMSNBC has faced numerous scandals involving its hosts, which have ranged from accusations of sexual impropriety to blatant racism.
Read MoreBigfoot. The Sasquatch. Whatever it's called in your neck of the woods, here's what you need to know when hunting for the mythical man-ape.
Read MoreOn the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
Read MoreThe Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
Read MoreThe king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
Read MoreFew names are as synonymous with science communication as that of Carl Sagan. The creator of "Cosmos" and bestselling writer informed and inspired generations.
Read MoreThe ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
Read MoreThe mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
Read MoreThe Soviet invasion was neither the beginning nor the end of Afghanistan's occupied history. Here's what happened during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Read MoreRichard II should have been a great king, but instead he was a disaster whose legacy includes a prolonged aristocratic civil war and destabilizing policies.
Read MoreDespite money troubles, most of the members of UB40 were, at some point, wealthy, and continued making money from royalties and shows
Read MoreUB40 founder and saxophonist Brian Travers died on August 23, 2021. The loss was mourned by his bandmates, family, friends, and fans the world over.
Read MoreIn April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.
Read MoreYellowstone National Park's highly active subterranean volcanos have been home to some of the most seismic eruptions to ever take place on Earth.
Read MoreOriginally from Ukraine, Igor Vovkovinskiy, who was the tallest man in the United States, died in Minnesota on August 20, 2021, at 38 years old.
Read MoreElon Musk has few rivals when it comes to 21st-century technological innovation. But what does he think of American engineer Nikola Tesla?
Read MoreIn the early morning hours of January 24, 1989, hundreds of people gathered outside the Florida State Prison to rejoice at Ted Bundy's execution.
Read MoreDavid Adam Rapoport was ultimately sentenced to life in prison for killing Jennifer Snyder and her unborn child. But why did he do it?
Read MoreOf the six longest-serving monarchs in England, three are women: Elizabeth II, Victoria, and the one who paved the way for both of them - Elizabeth I.
Read MorePedrinho Matador, born Pedro Rodrigues Filho and nicknamed "Killer Petey," is considered the most prominent serial killer in Brazil, with over 100 victims.
Read MoreOver 100 nuclear weapons were tested in Nevada in the '50s and '60s, and the fallout affected tons of people. This is the tragic history of nuclear downwinders.
Read MoreIt goes without saying that history's worst dictator -- or at the very least, the worst dictator of the past couple of hundred years -- is Adolf Hitler.
Read MoreEdgar Allan Poe barely lived in a time where color photography was possible. But thanks to modern technology, we can see him in color.
Read MoreNot all prisons give out last meals to death row inmates, but those that do often get the request a few days before the execution date.
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