History

Who's the Boston Strangler?

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The death of an alleged murderer leads to questions about a famous crime spree.

The Kissing Sailor

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The mystery couple in an iconic post-WWII photo is identified.

Historic Boston

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Boston, which reimbursed Great Britain on July 4, 1976, for the tea that its citizens dumped into the harbor, is steeped in Revolutionary War history.

Historic Chicago Tour

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Explore Chicago's architecture, neighborhoods and more with these tour guide tips.

Historic NYC Tours

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If you love history and NYC, get ready to explore NYC's rich past with these tour guide tips.

Air Travel Back in the Day

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See why air travel was the most glamorous form of travel in the '50s and '60s.

How A Case Of Mass Hysteria Led To The Salem Witch Trials

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Amy Bruni and Adam Berry held a seance in John Proctor’s home, and the contacts they made will surprise you. What really happened at the 1692 Salem Witch Trials?

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A Pile of Ashes and Bones

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A mysterious death appears to be a case of spontaneous human combustion.

John Dillinger's Prison Break

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Experts are still baffled by John Dillinger's 1934 escape from prison.

Alien Invasion in Kentucky

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In August of 1955, 2 men claimed they were attacked by aliens. Was it a hoax?

Psychic Horse

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A psychic horse with the ability to spell gives a missing boy's location.

The Loch Ness Monster

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Learn the truth behind the iconic photo of the Loch Ness monster.

The Michigan Triangle

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What's the cause of the many strange disappearances in Lake Michigan?

Raining Raw Meat

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In March 1876, raw meat falls from the sky onto a Kentucky farm.

Adrift in the Atlantic

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An amateur sailor miraculously survives after being lost at sea ... but how?

The Titan II Missile Crisis

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A nearly tragic event almost obliterates the entire state of Arkansas.

Trapped Under the Sea

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Rescuers attempt to save 3 gray whales trapped under ice in Point Barrow, AK.

The Brooklyn Enigma

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A woman becomes famous for her ability to survive without food.