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Archaeologists Discover “Massive” Skeletons of Viking Descendants In Sicily

According to a local anthropologist, "the tallness and massive build of skeletons" indicate their Viking background.

By Caroline Redmond • Apr 23, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover “Massive” Skeletons of Viking Descendants In Sicily

According to a local anthropologist, "the tallness and massive build of skeletons" indicate their Viking background.

By Caroline Redmond • April 23, 2024

How Lucky Luciano Became The Godfather Of American Organized Crime

Charles "Lucky" Luciano organized the many warring factions of New York City's underground into five crime families — and put himself at the helm of it all.

By Carly Silver • Apr 23, 2024

How Lucky Luciano Became The Godfather Of American Organized Crime

Charles "Lucky" Luciano organized the many warring factions of New York City's underground into five crime families — and put himself at the helm of it all.

By Carly Silver • April 23, 2024

The Story Of Whitey Bulger, From Mob Boss To FBI Informant To Fugitive

From 1978 to 1995, James "Whitey" Bulger reigned as boss of the Winter Hill Gang in Somerville, Massachusetts — while secretly working with the FBI.

By Mark Oliver • Apr 23, 2024

The Story Of Whitey Bulger, From Mob Boss To FBI Informant To Fugitive

From 1978 to 1995, James "Whitey" Bulger reigned as boss of the Winter Hill Gang in Somerville, Massachusetts — while secretly working with the FBI.

By Mark Oliver • April 23, 2024

The Story Of Frank Costello, The Legendary Mob Boss Who Inspired ‘The Godfather’

Luciano family boss Frank Costello survived gang wars, police scrutiny, and an assassination attempt while becoming one of history's wealthiest mobsters.

By Katie Serena • Apr 22, 2024

The Story Of Frank Costello, The Legendary Mob Boss Who Inspired ‘The Godfather’

Luciano family boss Frank Costello survived gang wars, police scrutiny, and an assassination attempt while becoming one of history's wealthiest mobsters.

By Katie Serena • April 22, 2024

The Story Of Carlos Marcello, The New Orleans Mob Boss Who Claimed He Ordered President Kennedy’s Assassination

Known as "The Godfather" of the New Orleans Mafia, Carlos Marcello was a prime target of President Kennedy's campaign against organized crime.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 21, 2024

The Story Of Carlos Marcello, The New Orleans Mob Boss Who Claimed He Ordered President Kennedy’s Assassination

Known as "The Godfather" of the New Orleans Mafia, Carlos Marcello was a prime target of President Kennedy's campaign against organized crime.

By Neil Patmore • April 21, 2024

Archaeologists Just Uncovered An Ancient Germanic Tomb With Six Women Buried Around A Cauldron

The elaborate burial complex, which also contains animal sacrifices and valuable gold artifacts, appears to be the tomb of an ancient lord.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 20, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered An Ancient Germanic Tomb With Six Women Buried Around A Cauldron

The elaborate burial complex, which also contains animal sacrifices and valuable gold artifacts, appears to be the tomb of an ancient lord.

By Natasha Ishak • April 20, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Patty Hearst, The Kidnapped Heiress Who Joined The Symbionese Liberation Army

How did wealthy heiress Patty Hearst become a violent member of a left-wing guerrilla group — that kidnapped her?

By Richard Stockton • Apr 20, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Patty Hearst, The Kidnapped Heiress Who Joined The Symbionese Liberation Army

How did wealthy heiress Patty Hearst become a violent member of a left-wing guerrilla group — that kidnapped her?

By Richard Stockton • April 20, 2024

Who Betrayed Anne Frank? Inside The Historical Evidence

After two failed inquiries in 1947 and 1963, a team of investigators believes that a Jewish notary betrayed Anne Frank's hiding place to protect his family from deportation.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2024

Who Betrayed Anne Frank? Inside The Historical Evidence

After two failed inquiries in 1947 and 1963, a team of investigators believes that a Jewish notary betrayed Anne Frank's hiding place to protect his family from deportation.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2024

Scientists Discover Mount Vesuvius Boiled The Blood And Exploded The Brains Of Its Victims

A team of researchers put forward a theory of "sudden body fluid vaporization" for the victims' cause of death, and it is just as horrific as it sounds.

By Caroline Redmond • Apr 20, 2024

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Scientists Discover Mount Vesuvius Boiled The Blood And Exploded The Brains Of Its Victims

A team of researchers put forward a theory of "sudden body fluid vaporization" for the victims' cause of death, and it is just as horrific as it sounds.

By Caroline Redmond • April 20, 2024

Why Some Say The Black Knight Satellite Is A 13,000-Year-Old Alien Spaceship

Though some believe that an alien craft called the Black Knight Satellite is orbiting Earth, NASA says that any photographic "proof" merely depicts space junk.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2024

Why Some Say The Black Knight Satellite Is A 13,000-Year-Old Alien Spaceship

Though some believe that an alien craft called the Black Knight Satellite is orbiting Earth, NASA says that any photographic "proof" merely depicts space junk.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2024

Anchor Found From Sunken British Ship That Carried 100,000 Pounds Of Gold Worth Over $1.3 Billion

"It’s a known legend, people know that it’s still out there in deep water. Everyone will be after it, won’t they?"

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 19, 2024

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Anchor Found From Sunken British Ship That Carried 100,000 Pounds Of Gold Worth Over $1.3 Billion

"It’s a known legend, people know that it’s still out there in deep water. Everyone will be after it, won’t they?"

By Marco Margaritoff • April 19, 2024