George Mallory vanished near Everest's summit in 1924. His body wasn't found for 75 years, and a century later his climbing partner Sandy Irvine finally emerged from the ice too. Did they make it? Here's everything we know.

David Funchess was the first Vietnam War veteran executed in the US. His case raised explosive questions about PTSD, war crimes, and whether military service should ever excuse murder. The full story, and what it says about America's relationship with its veterans.

From a shy Bronx kid drafted into WWII to a nightclub star who changed history — Christine Jorgensen's story is one of courage, wit and quiet revolution.

Discover the remarkable story of Hans Kasemann and his Midget troupe, the biggest little act in 1920s Vaudeville. Dance, comedy, satire, and a stage full of surprises.

On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 lost 18 feet of its roof mid-flight over Hawaii. One flight attendant died, 94 survived. Here's the full story andnd how it changed aviation forever

Before Donald Trump, Melania was an unknown model in Communist-era Slovenia with a disputed degree and tigress eyes.

Aleksandra Boyko and her husband bought their own WWII tank and fought in it together. He drove. She commanded. She's the only woman to lead a heavy tank into combat.

Linda Lovelace starred in Deep Throat in 1972 and became America's most famous porn star overnight. But behind the scenes was a story of abuse, coercion, and exploitation that she'd spend decades trying to expose. Here's the full story.

The full story of Stephen Lawrence: his murder in 1993, the failed investigations, the landmark Macpherson Report, the 2012 convictions, and his enduring legacy.

The remarkable true story of James Zwerg, the white Wisconsin student who joined the 1961 Freedom Rides, was beaten unconscious in Montgomery, and gave one of the most powerful speeches in civil rights history.

Discover the true story of Manfred von Richthofen, WWI's Red Baron. From his rocky start as a pilot to 80 confirmed kills, his silver cup trophies, the contested mystery of his death, and how he was buried with full honours by his enemies.

In 2012, gangster Dale Cregan made a hoax 999 call to lure unarmed PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone into a gun and grenade ambush. Here is the full story.

The Man Who Had to Fly On the morning of 2 July 1982, a 33-year-old Los Angeles truck driver named Larry Walters strapped himself into an aluminium garden chair, attached 42 helium-filled weather balloons to it, packed a pellet gun, two litres of Coca-Cola , a six-pack of Miller Lite, some sandwiches, a CB radio, and a parachute, and floated off into the sky above California . He had planned to drift gently about 100 feet above his neighbourhood, enjoy the view, pop a few bal

Japan's wartime PM Hideki Tojo shot himself to avoid capture, received American blood to survive, and then walked into his war crimes trial with "Remember Pearl Harbor" drilled into his dentures in Morse code.

In May 1998, three people were found dead inside Vatican City — the Pope's newly appointed Swiss Guard commander, his wife, and a young soldier. Was it murder-suicide? A Cold War spy plot? A love triangle? Here's the full, meticulously researched story — including the 2022 book that finally accessed sealed Vatican files.

In 2010, a small Ugandan tabloid called Rolling Stone published names and photos of alleged homosexuals alongside calls for violence. Within months it was shut down by the High Court, but not before sparking global outrage and tragic consequences.

Alfred Packer entered the Colorado mountains with five men in 1874 and came out alone. What followed was a grim story of murder, cannibalism, conflicting confessions, and a mystery that still has not been fully settled.

It's difficult to imagine a life lived quite like that of Johnny Eck. Born in a modest Baltimore rowhouse in 1911, he would go on to become one of the most recognisable figures of the American sideshow era, a film actor in one of cinema’s most controversial productions, and a craftsman whose creativity stretched far beyond the stage. Yet, for all the spectacle that surrounded him, his story isn't one of pity or tragedy. It's instead, a record of persistence, humour, and a ver

The Kale of Wales have been part of Welsh life since the 1500s. From introducing musical traditions to preserving a now extinct language, their story is quieter than most, but deeply woven into the cultural history of Wales.

On 11th April, 1986, an FBI stakeout in Miami turned into one of the deadliest shootouts in Bureau history. In under five minutes, two agents were killed, five were wounded, and the fallout changed American policing for decades.

Meet Clifford Roberts, co-founder of Augusta National and the Masters Tournament, explore his life, leadership, controversies, and death in 1977.

Ruthie the Duck Girl wasn’t just a local character, she was part of New Orleans itself. Roller skating through the French Quarter with ducks, a beer, and a cigarette, she lived entirely on her own terms. This is the story of a woman the city never forgot.

Discover the life of Thamara de Swirsky, the Russian born barefoot dancer who captivated audiences in the 1910s with her unique performances, opera appearances, and early film work.