# Prison
30 Ghosts of Historical Figures That May Still Walk Among the Living
The ghosts of many historical figures are still said to haunt the earth. Some hang around their burial sites, while others visit their homes or other significant places from their lifetime. There…
Leadbelly was the Ultimate Hardcore Blues Musician
Music and crime go together like whisky and soda. Whether it’s hotel-smashing, womanising rock stars or bullet-dodging rappers, they all…
‘Stone walls do not a prison make’: 12 Pieces of Prison Literature
One thing that can be said of prison across the ages is that a spell of incarceration gives a prisoner…
10 Facts and Theories that Will Make You Rethink the Murder of Martin Luther King Jr.
On April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, the Civil Rights Movement, and human decency, was dealt a savage blow. On…
Rare Photographs of Abandoned Prisons and Their History Will Horrify You
The history of prisons is almost as old as civilization itself. Since the beginning of history, when the written language…
Infamous Colombian Man, Called ‘The Beast’, is the Worst Serial Killer in History Because of this Brutal Reason
The utter disregard for human life that serial killers have is intriguing to some and terrifying to all. Throughout history,…
Hell Behind Bars: 7 of History’s Most Brutal Prisons Since Ancient Times
In some countries, you may hear stories about prisoners who live in relative luxury. In these penitentiaries, inmates have access…
21 Images of the Horrific Attica Prison Uprising
The Attica Prison riot of 1971 took place at Attica Correctional Facility in New York. During morning roll-call on September…
Prisoners of the Palace: 10 Famous Prisoners of the Tower of London
For centuries, the Tower of London held some of the highest profile prisoners in British history. From deposed royals to…
An Irish Outlaw Down Under: The Life of Australia’s Most Notorious Bandit
Ned Kelly is one of the greatest folk heroes in Australian history as tales of his exploits have been exaggerated…