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Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas: A History of Organized Crime

In truth, the Vegas of today resembles little the Vegas of yesteryear, on the surface, anyway. But one needs only stroll through the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas to remind them of “Sin City’s” not-too-distant past. There the names Meyer Lansky, “Bugsy” Siegel, Gus Greenbaum, and Moe Sedway aren’t torn from newspaper headlines or the pages of True Crime magazine, they represent […]

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Belle Gunness: The disturbing life of the lady Bluebeard

American history is chock-full of dark figures and cold-blooded killers. Possibly none more unnerving and perplexing than the infamous “Black Widow,” Belle Gunness. The story of Belle Gunness is both fascinating and terrifying. From her modest beginnings in her early life to her gruesome crimes, then unexplained disappearance, Gunness holds a particularly unique place among

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The Donner Party’s Harrowing Journey and Struggle for Survival

The Donner Party is a name synonymous with tragedy, desperation, and survival. Their story is one of adventure and the pursuit of a better life. The bonds of family and community held together this group of pioneers as they set out to cross a continent. It is also a story of tragedy, the human cost

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From Slave to Lawman: The Incredible Life of Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves was a true legend of the American Old West. In that expanse of the great frontier, where lawlessness reigned and danger lurked around every corner, Reeves made his mark as a beacon of justice and hope. Born a slave, he defied the odds and rose to become one of the most respected and

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The Life and Adventures of “Big Nose” Kate

In the Wild West of the 19th century, few left such a fascinating tale as the colorful life of “Big Nose” Kate. A character with a checkered past, Kate was a woman unlike many of her time. She defied convention and carved out a place for herself in a world dominated by men. From her

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Lucky Luciano: The Iconic Mafioso Behind the American Mafia

Lucky Luciano, the notorious American Mafia boss, was one of the most influential and feared criminals of the 20th century. His name is synonymous with the rise of organized crime in the United States and the establishment of the Mafia. A gangster, through and through, Luciano lived an astounding life full of intrigue, danger, and

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A Look Inside The Haunting Past of 19th-Century Mental Hospitals

The subject of mental health has always carried aspects of social stigma, judgment, and harsh treatment for those struggling with their mental well-being. While it is slightly less stigmatized today, there are still many misconceptions linked to mental health and wellness. During the 18th Century, mental hospitals were almost uniformly called asylums and were often

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H.P. Lovecraft: Tales From the Edge of Darkness

In speculative fiction, H.P. Lovecraft’s name elicits fanaticism second only to Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker. But not for surpassing the bar set by these undisputed giants of the dark and macabre but for the sub-genre he carved out for himself. Credited with creating “cosmic” horror, Lovecraft shifted the genre from stories that reflect

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Marilyn Vos Savant, The “World’s Smartest Woman” with a 228 IQ

Marilyn Vos Savant may be the world’s smartest person. With an IQ of 228, she remains the Guinness world record-holder for the highest score ever. She’s led an extraordinary life, worked at an investment business, written screenplays, and married a world-famous inventor and surgeon. But her extremely high IQ has also made her the target

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The Little Albert Experiment: A Case Study for Unethical Science

Most of us know that infants are highly impressionable. Their brains are like sponges, and their experiences during this formative period can stay with them for years or even decades. Unfortunately for a little toddler named Albert, the researchers who experimented on him weren’t thinking about long-term damage. Instead, they decided to test Albert’s response

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