The Truth About Serial Killer Rosemary West's Childhood
Rosemary West was born in England in 1953 under difficult circumstances, and her brutal childhood helped turn her into a serial killer.
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What You Don't Know About The Woman Who Basically Invented Movies
Alice Guy-Blaché produced more than 1,000 films, including the 1896 short La Fée aux Choux (The Cabbage Fairy), that many consider the first narrative movie.
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The Messed Up Truth About The History Of Diving Horses
People paid to watch someone push (or ride) a horse off a platform as high as 60 feet to plunge into a pool of water only 10 feet deep. That was the show.
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This Is How Crime Boss Paul Castellano Was Killed
The murder of Big Paul Castellano in 1985 shocked New York City, which had been caught in the cold grip of organized crime for decades.
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The Number Of Murders John Dillinger Was Charged With May Surprise You
Along with Al Capone, John Dillinger has achieved a place in popular culture that at once demands he should be forgotten forever and ensures that he won't be.
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What Actually Happened To Titanic Survivor Madeleine Astor
The Astors booked First Class passage to New York on the new vessel, the RMS Titanic, in the spring of 1912. Neither seemed concerned when the ship hit ice.
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The Tragic Murder Of Maurizio Gucci
Eventually, the stream of corporate chaos ended in tragedy when Maurizio Gucci was shot dead in the foyer of his office in 20 Via Palestro, Milan, in 1995.
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How A Mistake Led To The Formation Of The Salton Sea
Ever make a mistake, try to make the best of it, and just hope no one notices? That's kind of the story of the Salton Sea, a former expanse of man-made lake.
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The Truth About Sister Norma Pimentel's Relationship With The Pope
Sister Norma Pimentel was selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People of 2020 by Time, which referred to her as "the Pope's favorite nun."
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The Earthquake That Nearly Destroyed The Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House is every bit as mysterious as the name suggests, and it was almost destroyed by a natural disaster.
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The Untold Truth Of Pentagram
Even with its cult following, it can be argued that Pentagram is one of the early American metal bands that should have been much bigger.
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A Look At The Failed Village People Movie
So it makes total sense that the Village People's success should be translated from the stage to the silver screen. However, that was not the case.
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The Scary Connection The Black Dahlia Murder May Have Had To Man Ray
There were a number of reasons the killing of Elizabeth Short made headlines across the nation. First among these was the name "The Black Dahlia murder."
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Which Pope Had The Shortest Reign Of All Time?
When the job is just too much to delegate, popes can -- and have -- stepped down. Perhaps the most famous (and certainly most recent) example is Benedict XVI.
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The Truth About Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier's Rivalry
The promos may not be scripted or entertaining as in professional wrestling, but that arguably adds authenticity to the iconic rivalries in the UFC and MMA.
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The Story Behind The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
Before September 11, 2001, the worst attack in New York City was the bombing of Wall Street in 1920. But this bombing quickly faded out of people's memory.
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The Untold Truth Of The Jeffersons
Groundbreaking in many ways, The Jeffersons has remained a cultural touchstone for some very good reasons. Here's the untold truth of The Jeffersons.
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The Untold Truth About The First Westerns
The love for westerns goes back to the late 1800's, the actual beginning of motion pictures, which quite literally took place in the still-alive Wild West.
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The Ancient Card Catalog Inside The Library Of Congress
The United States' Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is (probably) the biggest library in the entire world. A variety of treasures is contained therein.
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Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of Larry King
Larry King, the 87-year-old broadcasting legend has died after being hospitalized in early January for COVID-19.
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How Pontiac's War Led To The American Revolution
Several Native American leaders aligned themselves with the French during the Seven Years War, including Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. The war continued until 1763.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has made quite a name for himself. However, the comedian has had to overcome many obstacles, like mental health issues and the death of his dad.
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The Bizarre Theories Surrounding Lizzie Borden's Alleged Murders
Almost 100 years after her death, Lizzie Borden remains an object of fascination -- not for what she did, but for what a jury said she didn't do in 1892.
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You Probably Didn't Know There Is A Grasshopper Trapped In A Van Gogh Painting
Van Gogh never sealed himself into a painting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a grasshopper that somehow embedded itself into one of his works.
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How Much Does The Pope Emeritus Get Paid?
The Vatican didn't have answers to many of the questions they now faced with a pontiff who wanted to step down instead of ending his life still in the papacy.
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The TV Presenter Who Allegedly Killed For Ratings
Souza was in headlines around the world. Police accused him of drug trafficking and of ordering murders -- all of it was orchestrated to boost his TV ratings.
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These Are The Places The Ghost Adventures Crew Doesn't Want To Revisit
Zak Bagans of Ghost Adventures has nerves of steel. He and the Ghost Adventures crew have investigated some of the creepiest possibly haunted places on earth.
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