Crime
Ten Daring Art Thefts of the 20th Century
Art has always been the target of thieves because one painting can not only fetch millions but it is prized…
This Day In History: Black Bart the Stagecoach Robber Escapes the Law in California (1883)
On this date in 1883, the infamous Californian robber once more escaped the law. On this day, the notorious bandit…
This Day In History: Legendary Western Lawman Is Murdered (1924)
On this day, legendary lawman of the Old West was murdered. William Tilghman, who had been a lawman for almost…
This Day In History: Congress Votes Prohibition Into Law (1919)
On this day in history, the Houses of Congress pass an Act that effectively outlaws the sale and distribution of…
This Day In History: The Gunfight At The OK Corral (1881)
On this day in 1881, in the Old West, one of the most famous gunfights of all time took place.…
Searching for Jack the Ripper: Seven Theories
The murders of Jack the Ripper are one of the most famous unsolved crimes. Remarkable for both their graphic brutality…
This Day In History: Al Capone Is Sent to Prison (1931)
On this day in 1931, one of the most famous gangsters of all time Al Capone is sentenced to eleven…
Catching a Killer- 7 Tremendous Advances in Forensic Science
Forensic science has changed how crimes are solved, and made it much harder to get away with murder. Scientific analysis…
This Day In History: The Reno Brothers Stage The First Train Robbery (1866)
On this day in history in 1866, the first train robbery occurred in America. It was carried out by the…
This Day In History: The Dalton Gang Is Wiped Out In Kansas (1892)
On this day in 1892, the infamous Dalton Gang carried out their last robbery in Kansas. They tried to rob…