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Amelia Dyer: The Serial Killer And Baby Farmer.
Discover the chilling tale of Amelia Dyer, the notorious Victorian baby farmer turned serial killer. Uncover the macabre narrative and her horrifying crimes.


Master Sergeant John C. Woods: The Controversial Executioner of the Nuremberg Trials
The Nuremberg Trials, held from 1945 to 1946, were a seminal moment in the annals of justice, where the principal architects of the Nazi...


A Brutal End: Unravelling the Jodi Arias–Travis Alexander Case
On the night of 4 June 2008, the home of 30-year-old motivational speaker and salesman Travis Alexander became the site of a crime that...


The Farmhouse On 84th Street and Broadway
Many of us have likely walked past the site where this old farmhouse once stood, unaware of its existence or historical significance. In...


The O’Halloran Sisters, Armed With Poles And Boiling Water, Fought For Their Land Against The Army
Residing in the tranquil countryside of Bodyke, County Clare, the O'Halloran sisters – Annie, Honoria, and Sarah – shared their familial...


Marianne Bachmeier, The Mother Who Shot Her Child’s Killer In The Middle Of His Trial
Marianne Bachmeier’s story is one of love, loss, and a mother’s desperate need for justice—an act that gripped a nation and sparked an...


The Zoot Suit Riots: A Complex Interlude in American History
The Zoot Suit Riots, a series of violent clashes in Los Angeles during the summer of 1943, remain a poignant reminder of racial and...


Frantisek Kotzwara: The Composer's Death and One of the First Recorded Cases of Death by Erotic Asphyxiation
(H)ang me up at the door of a brothel-house William Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing (1.1.226-227) Frantisek Kotzwara, also spelled...


John Jones: The Little Welsh Terror – Wales’ Own Houdini
Scroll down for this article in Cymraeg The story of John Jones, also known by many names—Little Turpin, Little Welsh Terror, Coch Bach Y...


Dr. Lewis Sayre: Pioneering Excellence in Spinal Health
In the continually evolving landscape of medical science, spinal health stands as a particularly dynamic and complex field. Among the...


Carmadean’s Dance Camp: A Summer in the Shadow of the Atomic Bomb
Thirteen-year-old Barbara Kent (centre) and her fellow campers play in a river near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 16, 1945, in the hours...


Meet The Emperor Of The United States of America, Also Known As Joshua Abraham Norton
To list all the odd characters who have wandered the streets of San Francisco would require the combined talents of Shakespeare, Dickens,...


Frostbit Boy Ruairí McSorley: Where Is He Now?
The story of Ruairí McSorley, the frostbit lad from Northern Ireland


Blanche Monnier: The Lady That Was Imprisoned By Her Family In Her Room For 25 Years
In the tapestry of history, there are threads so dark and disturbing that they leave an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of...


Harvey Milk: A Legacy of Courage and Change
Harvey Milk, an iconic figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, was a trailblazing politician whose life and work continue to inspire...


The Battle of the Granicus: Alexander's First Step Towards Conquering Persia
Throughout military history, few encounters have resonated with the same enduring significance as the Battle of the Granicus. Fought in...


The Tragic Tale of Leopold and Loeb: Crime and Consequence
The names Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb have become synonymous with the chilling and macabre narrative of youthful transgression in...


The Murders At 10 Rillington Place And The Demise Of The Death Penalty
Uncover the dark history of 'The Murders At 10 Rillington Place' and the pivotal role it played in the demise of the death penalty in Britain.


The Very Sensible Reason The Apollo 11 Astronauts Signed Loads Of Autographs And Left Them With Their Families.
In the 1960s, a time when the frontiers of space exploration were but nascent, the notion of insuring astronauts was met with palpable...


Filming The First James Bond Film, 'Dr No' In Jamaica.
In 1962, Dr. No introduced the world to James Bond and showcased Jamaica’s lush beauty as its backdrop. From Ursula Andress’s unforgettable beach scene to Sean Connery’s suave debut, the film’s production in Jamaica set the tone for six decades of cinematic espionage and style.


The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp
On the 15th of April, 1945, the 11th Armoured Division of the British Army, under the command of Major General Roberts, arrived at the...


Behind The Scenes Of A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange continues to shock audiences half a century after its release with it's graphic violence and controversial themes that...


The Lovingly Mean Eulogy Bill Murray Wrote For John Belushi
Bill Murray was really great friends with comedy great and Saturday Night Live star John Belushi at the time of Belushi’s demise due to...
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