# Assassination
A Definitive List of Some of History’s Most Awful People and Events
Terrible people and terrible events have been far too common throughout history. Take the conman who styled himself “Witch Finder…
Women Who Took their Vengeance in an Epic Fashion
In 1980, an internal fight between Indian bandits ended with the death of one gang leader, and the victors’ capture…
Some of History’s Most Unexpected Plot Twists
Despite the best laid plans of military commanders, few things are as chancy as war. Once the fighting starts, matters…
Fascinating Civil War Facts that Won’t be in the History Books
Ten years after the end of the American Civil War, some Confederate veterans were back in action, fighting as mercenaries…
History’s Juiciest and Intriguing Scandals
Nowadays, it is hard to pick up a newspaper or turn on the news without coming across scandal after scandal.…
Historic Groups that Started Innocent then Took an Evil Turn
Most of the time, people are not evil. Especially as individuals. But gather people together, and between group dynamics, opportunism,…
Dramatic Assassination Plots from History and Their Outcomes
Assassination and the risk thereof are an occupational hazard for the prominent, the powerful, or just the plain famous and…
Pistol Pete’s Payback and Other Historic Vengeances
It is often said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Tastes are subjective when it comes to payback,…
Historic Love and Marriages From Hell
The line between love and hate is often pretty thin, and only a short step separates the two. Likewise, marital…
America’s First Serial Killers and Many More Deadly Historic Figures
To mankind’s sorrow, there has never been a shortage of deadly people preying upon and thinning our ranks. From America’s…