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The Gangsters and the Star

The Gangsters and the Star

Bugsy Siegel and Mickey Cohen were supposed to run Hollywood crime together. Instead, they chased the same legendary actress.

By Casey Sherman | February 13, 2024

The 1931 Murder That Foretold a New Era of Crime and Corruption in New York City

The 1931 Murder That Foretold a New Era of Crime and Corruption in New York City

Prohibition had brought about a new kind of gangster. And new kinds of violence.

By Michael Wolraich | February 7, 2024

The Bloody Rivalry That Led to the Fall of Democracy in Athens

The Bloody Rivalry That Led to the Fall of Democracy in Athens

The clash of two Athenian leaders with ties to Socrates

By Matt Gatton | February 7, 2024

When Churchill Went to San Simeon

When Churchill Went to San Simeon

The visit to Hearst's castle was an important stop on a tour to woo American media–and American money.

By Cita Stelzer | February 6, 2024

Anna Motz on the Taboo of Female Violence

Anna Motz on the Taboo of Female Violence

"Our state of ignorance and denial about female violence is one that does harm to both its perpetrators and its victims."

By Anna Motz | February 6, 2024

The Life and Times of William J. Flynn, the

The Life and Times of William J. Flynn, the "Bulldog Detective"

He took on German spies, Mafia counterfeiters, and more. But a run-in with anarchists derailed his career.

By Jeffrey D. Simon | January 16, 2024

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The Enduring Appeal of Murder and Mystery: A Brief History

The Enduring Appeal of Murder and Mystery: A Brief History

Michael Sims on the many comforts of crime stories, then and now.

By Michael Sims | December 6, 2023

Who Was Benedict Arnold, Before He Became America's Most Notorious Traitor

Who Was Benedict Arnold, Before He Became America's Most Notorious Traitor

When news of war came to Connecticut, Arnold was the first to commit to the revolutionary cause. So was he, really?

By Jack Kelly | December 6, 2023

The Many Ways to Be a Scoundrel in Early America

The Many Ways to Be a Scoundrel in Early America

History has taught us about the heroes of the Revolutionary era. But the new country was chock full of traitors and schemers.

By Timothy Hemmis | December 5, 2023

<em>The Mysterious Mr. Badman</em> Is A Masterpiece of Macabre Humor

The Mysterious Mr. Badman Is A Masterpiece of Macabre Humor

Martin Edwards restores a long-forgotten crime novel to the prominence it deserves

By Martin Edwards | December 4, 2023

All the (Crime) World's a Stage: The Irresistible Pairing of Mysteries and the Theater

All the (Crime) World's a Stage: The Irresistible Pairing of Mysteries and the Theater

Martin Edwards on the beloved trope of murder against a theatrical backdrop, from Shakespearean maestros to community players

By Martin Edwards | December 1, 2023

The Grieving Mother Who Became An Angel of Vengeance

The Grieving Mother Who Became An Angel of Vengeance

When Miriam Rodriguez's daughter was killed, she took justice into her own hands. But first, she navigated a Byzantine bureaucracy to find her daughter's body.

By Azam Ahmed | November 30, 2023

The Root of Evil: How a Grape Plague and Deceptive Dealing Changed the World of French Wine Forever

The Root of Evil: How a Grape Plague and Deceptive Dealing Changed the World of French Wine Forever

Rebecca Gibb on "the great Burgundy deception"

By Rebecca Gibb | November 30, 2023

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