Terrorism
The Unsolved Mystery of Hijacker D.B. Cooper Continues to Baffle Investigators
At the time of writing, the robbery on board the Boeing 727 flight bound for Seattle, Washington on November 24,…
A Terrorist Plot in Ancient Rome: Uncovering the Catiline Conspiracy
If a terrorist is defined as someone who uses violence and intimidation as a means of pursuing political aims, the…
Today in History: The Mad Bomber Returns to New York (1951)
There have been many notorious villains throughout American history. When they appear in the media, they are given a snappy…
8 Ancient Monuments Destroyed By Modern War
War has torn apart nations and destroyed civilizations. It is only through luck and perseverance that ruins from the ancient…
The Dynamite Boys of the 1890s Terrorized Paris
Emma Goldman wrote that "every society has the criminals it deserves." The 1890s saw a major uprise anarchist activity. Things…
Louise Michel: The Grande Dame Of Anarchy
In many ways, Louise Michel was an ordinary woman. She was a school teacher, medical worker, and she supported her…
This Day In History: The Reichstag Fire Launches Hitler Ability To Clench Unbridled Power (1933)
On February 27, 1933, the “Reichstag fire” sets the stage for the Nazis to seize power of the government through…
Today In History: 4000 Men Took Up Arms In Shay’s Rebellion (1786)
Today in History, Shay’s Rebellion began February 24, 1786. The armed uprising was led by a Revolutionary War veteran, Daniel Shays.…
The Weathermen Launched a Terror Campaign in the 1960s and 1970s
The Weathermen formed in 1969 as a radical branch that derived from the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). The name…
This Day In History: Malcolm X Is Assassinated (1965)
On this day in 1965, human rights activist and Muslim leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. He…