Crime
A Disturbing Compilation of the Slimiest People in History
Many historic figures had dark and slimy sides to their personalities. Take Bonnie Prince Charlie, who as a charming youth…
Rich People From History Who Committed Shady and Evil Deeds
Some rich Gilded Age tycoons wanted to establish a secretive and private resort in which to relax and enjoy nature,…
The Most Deceitful Events that Played Out In History
In a fascinating bit of brazen deceit, an early twentieth-century homeless German drifter looted a town treasury simply by dressing…
How Lies Surrounding the Alamo took Root and Other Historic Myths
Many historic account has been widely disseminated for generations, only to get exposed as a myth when examined carefully. Take…
The Oddest Conspiracies that Ever Saw the Light of Day
The 2016 US presidential race was not the first major election marred by allegations of a dastardly plan by Russians…
Crime Facts from History that Belong in Jail
In 1915, a group of elegantly-dressed women, clad in expensive clothes, furs, and jewels, exited chauffeured cars and entered London’s…
The Fate of the Rockefeller Scion Eaten by Cannibals and Other Macabre History
In 1961, a scion of the Rockefeller family came to a macabre end in New Guinea. For decades, it was…
Daring Escapes from Concentrations Camps, Enemies, and Crashed Planes
Dangers and perils come at us in many shapes and forms, and all we can do is try to duck…
What It’s Like Growing up in a Mafia family
For children born into the families of criminals, life presents a daunting prospect. None more so than in organized crime,…
The US Government Poisoned Alcohol to Enforce Prohibition
One of the oddest and deadliest decisions made by American law enforcement occurred in the 1920s when the authorities deliberately…