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The Wall Street Bombing of 1920: America’s Unsolved Mystery in the Heart of Finance
In the frenetic heart of Wall Street on a September day in 1920, just as the lunch rush was beginning, the unassuming sight of a...
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The Sinister Double Life of Dr. Glennon Engleman: From Dentist to Contract Killer
Dr. Glennon Engleman might have looked like any other neighbourhood dentist, but behind that ordinary exterior was one of Missouri’s most...
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The Wild Flights of Thomas Fitzpatrick: From Bar Bet to Urban Legend
When most people have a drink or two, they might wager on a game of darts, or perhaps boast a little about their past. But for Thomas...
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The Rise and Fall of John Stonehouse: The MP Who Faked His Own Death
John Stonehouse’s name is etched into British political history as one of the most scandalous figures of the 20th century. Once tipped as...
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The Tragic Case of Marco Mariolini: The ‘Anorexic Hunter’ and a Preventable Tragedy
In Italy ’s criminal history, few cases have rattled the public as much as that of Marco Mariolini—a man whose strange and deeply...
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The Kidnapping And Tragic Later Life Of John Paul Getty III
Kidnapping at Piazza Farnese In the bustling, bohemian centre of Piazza Farnese in Rome , where expatriates, artists, and socialites...
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A Story Of Murder, Gambling Debts, And British Aristocracy. The Disappearance Of Lord Lucan
On a dark November evening in 1974, the quiet affluence of London’s Belgravia neighbourhood was shattered by a scene of horror that would...
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Woody Guthrie’s List of 33 New Year’s Resolutions From 1943
On January 1, 1943, Woody Guthrie, the renowned American folk music icon, wrote down a set of 33 "New Years Rulin's" in his journal,...
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The Extraordinary Life of James Davis: From Convict to Duramboi
James Davis, born in Glasgow in 1807 to blacksmith Walter Davis and his wife, Mary McGrigor, led a life so unusual that it became a tale...
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Osmia Avosetta: The Solitary Bee Crafting Unique Petal Nests for Its Young
While most bees are known for their colony-based lives, a unique species, the Osmia avosetta , stands apart with its solitary nesting...
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The Chilling Tale of Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny and the Dark Side of Domesticity
Nannie Doss, born Nancy Hazle, presents one of the most notorious cases of hidden violence under a mask of domestic normalcy. Known by...
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Tibetan Musical Notation: A Sacred Sound Tradition
Religions often adapt to the cultures that host them, moulding themselves to local traditions and sensibilities. This phenomenon was...
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Dr Harvey Cushing: The Pioneer Who Transformed Brain Surgery and Neuroscience
Dr Harvey Cushing may not be a household name, but his influence on modern medicine, particularly in the field of neurosurgery, is...
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Genie Wiley: The Story of a Feral Child Lost to Tragedy and Science
In October 1970, a malnourished and frail young girl, later known as Genie, shuffled into a welfare office in Los Angeles County. Her...
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Arnold Rothstein: The Gambler Who Helped Build New York’s Underworld
Arnold Rothstein—widely known as Mr. Big, The Brain, or The Man Uptown—was New York’s most notorious gambler and is credited as one of...
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The Iran Hostage Crisis: 444 Days of Tension, Diplomacy, and Rescue Attempts
On 4 November 1979, the U.S. Embassy in Tehran became the epicentre of one of the most consequential hostage situations in modern...
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Dennis Nilsen: The Quiet Boy from Aberdeenshire to London’s Notorious Killer
Dennis Nilsen’s story is not just that of a serial killer but of a complex, isolated figure shaped by childhood traumas, repressed...
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The Forgotten Tragedy of Krishna Venta and the WKFL Fountain of the World
In the early hours of December 10, 1958, residents around Box Canyon, a quiet corner of California, were jolted awake by a terrifying...
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Theo Van Gogh: The Filmmaker Who Stirred Up Dutch Society
Theo Van Gogh, Dutch filmmaker and outspoken critic, was no stranger to controversy. Like his famous great-granduncle, the painter...
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Anatoly Moskvin: The Life of a Scholar Obsessed with Death
Anatoly Moskvin’s story might have remained confined to academic circles if not for the chilling obsession that ultimately unravelled his...
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Samuel L. Jackson’s Wild College Days: When He Held Martin Luther King Sr. Hostage and Ushered at MLK Jr.’s Funeral
Samuel L. Jackson, the Hollywood powerhouse with over 200 movie credits, didn’t start his career anywhere close to the spotlight. Back in...
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The Paradox of John Paul Getty's Frugality: Extreme Wealth, Extreme Thrift, and Complex Personal Relationships
John Paul Getty, one of the wealthiest men in the 20th century, amassed a fortune estimated at around $2 billion, a figure that would...
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The Scandals of Robert Maxwell: From War Hero to Notorious Media Mogul
The life of Robert Maxwell reads like a Hollywood script—rags-to-riches triumph, towering ambition, scandal, and a mysterious death...
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Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson: Harlem’s Most Notorious Godfather and His Ties to the Mob
Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson is one of those names that loom large in Harlem’s history. Not just a gangster but also a poet, a...
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