We talk about slavery almost as if it was something that only happened in the United States. Slavery is treated as a distinctly American legacy and American shame—but that couldn’t possibly be farther from the truth. Nearly every country in the world participated in the slave trade, and a lot of them took in far

The wheels of justice turn slowly but grind exceedingly fine. After years, even decades, of investigations with no results, it can seem pretty certain that some cold cases will remain a mystery forever. That’s not necessarily true, as we’ve recently seen with the Golden State Killer, now tentatively identified as Joseph DeAngelo. Perhaps it will

Life is a fragile gift that gives people the ability to reach out toward their dreams. Musicians dedicate their time to creating exceptional music. At times, the works they create are so profound that they can lead their listeners to places they never would have fathomed or expected. Unfortunately, there are many great musicians who

The Jewish people are history’s favorite scapegoats. Through every generation, they’ve been blamed for everything you can imagine—from killing Jesus to controlling the world. Most of it is infuriating, and we’ve all heard the worst stories about how anti-Semitism has brought on some of history’s worst tragedies. There are some lesser-known ones, though, that take

Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. Other times, if it weren’t for bad luck, we’d have no luck at all. In both cases, the cosmic game of chance can twist and turn on a dime, shaping history for better or worse through sheer, often stunning coincidence. From the nation’s very existence to its

Also known as the “San Mateo Slasher,” the “Gypsy Hill Murderer” claimed at least four lives in 1976. Each killing occurred in the rural environs of Northern California’s San Mateo County not far from Gypsy Hill Road. All of the victims were stabbed to death. Even worse, all were sexually assaulted before they died. Despite