Watson Brown’s Afterlife: The Strange Fate of a Martyr’s Body
When Watson Brown joined his father, abolitionist John Brown, in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, he likely understood the risks. He was wounded during the failed uprising and died…
When Watson Brown joined his father, abolitionist John Brown, in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, he likely understood the risks. He was wounded during the failed uprising and died…
What started as a joke—“Storm Area 51”—turned into a real-world gathering in Nevada in 2019, with thousands showing up to storm the base.
The rise of DIY skateparks showcases how public space is reclaimed, reimagined, and repurposed.
From hidden stills deep in the Appalachian hills to smuggling rings operating under city streets, Prohibition (1920–1933) sparked a rebellion that made bootleggers and moonshiners American legends. When the federal…
Are strange creatures real, or the invention of taxidermists using roadkill to create what looks like mythical creatures?
New Hampshire, known for its beautiful landscapes and rugged independence, has also earned a quirky reputation for some of its residents’ outlandish brushes with the law. From impersonating police officers…
The scary legend of the Lizard Man has become a revived local story, with a small town in South Carolina capitalizing on the tale.
The legend of the Sasquatch has been around for centuries. Stories of a man-like creature wandering around in the forest, sneaking up on people, are widespread.