The Bible has birthed many scenes in popular culture, such as the infamous apple that caused humanity's fall. But not all of these are actually in the Bible.
Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away at a tragically young age. His death seemed to come out of left field, but he had already lived through plenty of tragedy.
The horrific Clear Lake Murders were perpetrated by a troubled teen and her boyfriend on her own friends. This is the chilling story of Christine Paolilla.
Despite being obsessively looked into by historians and conspiracy theorists for decades, many details of the JFK assassination's timeline are not well-known.
On screen, the cast of "Mythbusters" somehow managed to avoid calamity. When the cameras weren't rolling, though, tragedy befell several cast and crew members.
In 2000, Libya shocked the world by accusing several nurses and doctors of deliberately infecting Libyan children with HIV. Their trial was a multi-year ordeal.
Mainstream success has often proved elusive for Living Colour, but the band has been wowing fans for decades. Here's what you might not know about them.
Since the 1950s, more than 500 people have died in Georgia's Lake Lanier. But even before the manmade lake was formed, the area was plagued by tragedy.
Known globally for his iconic role as Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has come a long way since his early years. Here's how he overcame his life's challenges.
While there are plenty of creepy myths about Crater Lake, even a look at the real life stories reveals a truly unnerving past for this beautiful national park.
Danceteria was a huge part of the '80s New York City nightclub scene. From the dance floor to the rooftop, here's what awaited you during a night at Danceteria.
Reality TV claims to show viewers the stars' real lives, but in actual reality, many of those lives end too soon. Sadly, many died before their 35th birthday.
The story behind the Fritzl family and the monster who tormented them, Josef Fritzl, is gut-wrenching. Here's a run-down of the harrowing yet true details.
Fondly remembered as the Queen of the Blues, Dinah Washington's angelic voice captivated audiences across the U.S. However, her life story is not so magical.
At a crime scene, police investigators look for evidence that, if collected and analyzed carefully, could help solve the case and bring perpetrators to justice.
There have been all kinds of weird notions about drugs that has taken advances in science to disprove. But that hasn't stopped people from still believing them.
One of the most popular podcast genres out there, true crime continues to keep millions gripped. Here are the best that 2023 had to offer, ranked by us.
One of Hollywood's most recognizable actors and voices, the soft-spoken Morgan Freeman is adored by all. But his life and career have been far from easy.
Left naked in the wilderness with nothing but a tool and a map, contestants on "Naked and Afraid" seemingly have it tough. But how much of it is actually real?
The story of the Von Erich family -- the wrestling dynasty who inspired "The Iron Claw" -- is one of triumph in the ring and unimaginable tragedy outside it.
From gangland hits to a killing spree that still haunts Texas and Arkansas, here are 14 murder cases from the 1940s that have yet to be officially solved.