Crime
Dirty Deals: 8 American Political Scandals in History
For almost as long as humans have been around, politics and scandal have gone hand in hand. No country or…
Today in History: Bonnie and Clyde Killed by Police (1934)
It is almost universal that during times of great economic upheaval, crime rates go up. Less legitimate employment, more expensive…
This Man Was Known as Ancient Rome’s ‘Robin Hood’
The legend of Robin Hood is a tale widely known in Western literature. It tells the story of an outlaw…
The Truth Behind ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’
The Man in the Iron Mask is a famous novel by Alexandre Dumas; it was made into a Hollywood movie…
Today in History: Cynthia Ann Parker Kidnapped (1836)
The story of Cynthia Ann Parker is one of the most heartbreaking stories of the 19th century. It is just one…
The Real Robin Hoods: 5 Outlaw Gangs of Medieval England
Robin Hood is probably the most well-known outlaw of medieval times. But he is also a legend, at best a…
The Perfect Crime: 5 Criminals who Disappeared Without a Trace
It is the great dream of the criminal. The perfect crime, getting away with murder, solving your problems with a…
Today in History: Lindbergh Baby Is Found Dead (1932)
Perhaps one of the most enduring crime stories of the 20th century is the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh, Jr., the…
Today in History: More Evidence Found Against the Queen of Poisoners in France (1949)
On this day in 1949, French authorities exhumed the body of Leon Besnard, the son of a very wealthy family from…
Today in History: Thomas Blood Attempts to Steal the Crown Jewels (1671)
For every monarchy in Europe, there is a corresponding story of how many times it changed hands. This is especially…