The Incredible True Story of the Birdman of Alcatraz
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California is legendary for its time as the site of one of the most infamous prisons in history.
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History
History
Mystery
Locusta: Who was Emperor Nero’s Poisoner?
History is often a matter of storytelling. Though we try to remain objective, it is inevitable that heroes and villains begin to form
History
Travel
Rough and Ready: the Little California Town That Seceded From the Union
Is there anything that quite embodies the pioneering spirit of the United States better than the Gold Rush? In 1848, gold was found
Biography
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Mystery
Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy: The Richest Pirate in History
The “Prince of Pirates,” the “Robin Hood of the Sea,” “Black Bellamy;” Samuel Bellamy’s short career as a pirate captain was dramatic enough
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Mystery
What is the Pedro Mountain Mummy?
In 1934, a pair of prospectors ventured into the Pedro Mountains in central Wyoming and discovered a treasure far outside of their expectations.
Biography
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Mystery
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is a literary giant, famous for his poems and short stories which are known for their gruesome imagery, themes of
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Mystery
The Strange Story of Mesmerism and its Namesake Franz Mesmer
What is Mesmerism? The phrase “animal magnetism” evokes mental images of emanating sensuality, of raw primal attraction. Colloquially, this is what animal magnetism
History
Mystery
The Princes in the Tower: A Medieval Murder Mystery
Richard III was never meant to be the king of England. He was, in fact, several degrees removed from this position for most
History
Mystery
An American Mummy: The John Wilkes Booth Conspiracy
John Wilkes Booth was a celebrity in his own right long before the act that would install him permanently as one of the
Biography
History
Mystery
The Murder of Christopher Marlowe and the Mysterious Life He Led
Who is Christopher Marlowe? Christopher Marlowe, also referred to as “Kit” Marlowe, led a short but impactful life. Born in 1564, the young