Bernie Madoff's Death Explained
Bernie Madoff, the former investment adviser and Ponzi swindler, died in prison Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, according to a statement from his attorney.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Fort Pillow Massacre
Fort Pillow became the site of a horrible, racist Civil War massacre in 1864. This is the tragic true story of the Fort Pillow Massacre.
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Rick Ness Has The Scoop On Gold Rush Season 12
Gold Rush star Rick Ness revealed in an exclusive interview the status of the show's season 12, and fans will likely be happy.
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Everything You Didn't Know About Boxing Announcer Michael Buffer
Michael Buffer, 76 as of this writing, brought a bit of national celebrity to a job that was, until he came along, a mere afterthought in boxing.
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Killer Sally: Were Steroids Behind The Murder Of Sally McNeal's Husband?
The competitive nature of athletics has pushed many to turn anabolic steroids, which lead to adverse behavioral effects -- more commonly known as "roid rage."
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Wheel Of Fortune Fans Might Be Surprised To Know How The Show Is Taped
Since its debut in 1975, Wheel of Fortune has recorded over 6,000 episodes, making it the longest running game show in history.
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How The Bush Family Really Got So Rich
From getting their start in the oil business, to lucrative partnerships, to political prowess, this is how the Bush family got so rich.
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A Look At Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal's Rivalry
Federer and Nadal first played against each other at the Miami Open in 2004. At the time, Federer was ranked number one in the world; Nadal was a newcomer.
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The First Bad Album These Legendary Bands Released
Even the biggest bands in the world slip up eventually. Here are the first bad albums these legendary bands released.
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The Truth About The Royal Vault At St. George's Chapel
After the funeral service on April 17, Prince Philip will be privately interred in the Royal Vault of St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
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These Were The Last People To Die In Major Wars
One bit of trivia that is often overlooked in these discussions is the name of the last person to die directly in a war -- the last fatality in the conflict.
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The Tragic Story Of The Paxton Boys Massacres
One of the tragic incidents was the Paxton Boys massacre, when Pennsylvania rebels slaughtered an unarmed Indian settlement amid the heightened tensions of war.
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Over 20% Of People Agree This Is The Most Underrated History Channel Show
The pandemic has people are spending more time indoors than ever, and television watching has accordingly surged by nearly a third compared to 2019.
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The Sad Childhood Of The Prodigy's Keith Flint
Music fans were shocked in 2019 by the sudden death of Keith Flint, the instantly recognizable frontman of U.K. rave group The Prodigy.
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The First Person To Successfully Use The Temporary Insanity Defense
In 1859, a congressman shot another man on the street. This is the story of Daniel Sickles, the first person to successfully use the temporary insanity defense.
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Whatever Happened To Mr. Big?
Formed in Los Angeles in 1988 by founder and lead bassist Billy Sheehan, Mr. Big included Paul Gilbert, Eric Martin, and Pat Torpey.
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The Most Disturbing Things Found In True Crime Ransom Notes
Kidnapping has been a thing for a long time, but ransom notes are a fairly new addition. Some are lists of demands, but others are more disturbing than that.
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The Hatton Garden Heist And The Elderly Thieves Who Made It Happen
In April 2015, six elderly professional thieves broke into the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company in London and made off with some £14 million.
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Why Members Of The Royal Family Are Buried In Coffins Lined With Lead
It should come as no surprise that when it comes to matters of death and burial, the reach of royal tradition extends even to the great beyond.
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The Real Reason Princess Diana Didn't Have An Open Casket Funeral
Princess Diana died tragically in a car accident in 1997 and didn't have an open casket funeral for a number of reasons.
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What You Need To Know About The Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, but much of the details about it have been made up over the centuries.
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Over 30% Of People Agree That This Musician's Death Impacted Them The Most
It is a well-established phenomenon that celebrity deaths hit hard. Which famous musician's death impacted you the most?
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The Truth About The Golden State Killer's Ex-Wife, Sharon Marie Huddle
Most narratives about Sharon Marie Huddle focus on one question: How could she be married to a serial killer for decades and never know the truth about him?
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The Truth About The Ghost That Queen Victoria Saw
Though Queen Victoria is known for not being easily "amused," she was likely terrified after seeing a "green mist" float in one of the rooms at Crathes Castle.
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The Reason John Curulewski Departed Styx
John Curulewski was one of the founding members of the rock band Styx, but he abruptly left the band shortly after the release of their 1975 album Equinox.
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Michigan's Fab Five Changed Basketball Forever. Here's How
There's no denying the influence Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson -- Michigan's Fab Five -- have had on the sport in general.
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The Least Popular The Who Member Might Surprise You
The Who solidified in 1964 with singer Roger Daltrey, bassist John Entwistle, drummer Keith Moon, and singer-songwriter-guitarist Pete Townshend.
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