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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What Happens To Your Body After 19 Days In Water
Elisa Lam's body was found in a water tank at the Cecil Hotel, and an autopsy laid out the details of what 19 days in water will do to a body.
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The Most Disturbing Details Revealed In The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel
Disturbing details of the death of tourist Elisa Lam are covered in the Netflix series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.
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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 Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Monster Study
University of Iowa researcher Wendell Johnson conducted a stuttering experiment in 1939 on children, now known as the Monster Study.
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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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Meet The Snail With A Shell Built Of Iron
The scaly-foot snail, a mollusk that lives around hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the sea, makes its shell and scales out of iron.
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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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What It Was Really Like Being A World War II Codebreaker
Codebreakers were very important during WWII, but it's only recently that we've started to uncover what it was really like being a World War II codebreaker.
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The Craziest False Confessions In History
False confessions, made because of a desire for attention, a delusion, or mental and emotional pressure, can have devastating consequences.
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Isaac Asimov Wrote Much More Than Science Fiction
Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics," later published in his collection titled I, Robot, are still used as a template for ethics in the field of robotics.
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The Shady Truth About Joss Whedon
It seems like Joss Whedon's a guy that has it all. Unfortunately, he also has a dark side. Here are accusations that have been leveled at Joss Whedon.
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What Really Causes A Fear Of The Ocean
Fear of the ocean is called thalassophobia. It can be so strong in some people that even walking on a beach or driving by the ocean can trigger panic attacks.
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This Is How The West Memphis Three Were Set Free
In 1993, three teenagers from West Memphis, Arkansas, went to prison for the murders of three eight-year-old boys whose bodies were found in the woods.
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The Rock Star 35% Of People Would Most Like To Have Dinner With
What is it really like eating dinner with a rock star? Do they get riled up and fling food all over the place like it's an expensive guitar? Table manners?
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Details You Didn't Know About Talking Evil's Alexis Linkletter
The discovery+ network will debut a new after-show series premiering on February 14. Podcaster and true crime show producer Alexis Linkletter will be hosting.
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The Bizarre Truth Behind Ireland's Mermaid Saint
When it comes to mermaids, most people probably think of Ariel. Not enough of us are thinking about Lí Ban, the sixth century Mermaid Saint of Ireland.
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