Shinzo Abe left behind a legacy of stronger ties to India, a push for more women in the workforce, and direct connections to an ultranationalist group.
A 100-Year Old Cold Case: The Hinterkaifeck Murders
The Hinterkaifeck murders shook Bavaria in 1922 and remain to be one of the strangest cold cases a century on.
The Sodder Children: The Curious Case of 5 Siblings Who Vanished After a House Fire
On Christmas Eve in 1945, five of the Sodder children disappeared in a house fire that left no trace of their remains.
6 Ways Effie Trinket Proved She Was a Feminine Icon
First-time viewers of the films might write her off as a one-dimensional side character, but Effie Trinket’s wardrobe makes her political views loud and clear.
13 Years of Waiting: The West Mesa Bone Collector’s 11 Victims and Counting
The West Mesa Bone Collector shook the citizens of Albuquerque after the remains of 11 women were found dumped in the middle of nowhere by a dog.
Where Is Harold Holt?: The Search for the Australian Prime Minister Who Vanished at Sea
On December 17, 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared at sea, changing Chinese-Australian relations for years to come.
Catherine Parr Survived Henry VIII, but Anne of Cleves Was the Real Winner
Anne of Cleves kept her actual head, her maiden head, and one of Henry’s castles after their annulment.
The Axeman of New Orleans: Louisiana’s Jazz Loving Serial Killer
The Axeman of New Orleans was one of the earliest well-known serial killers. The axe-wielding, jazz-loving killer terrorized the city from 1918 to 1919.
7 Common Character Flaws to Fix Before They Become Permanent
Seriously, do you want to end up like Bojack Horseman? Get in the car, we’re fixing our character flaws.
Queer Books to Read Before the Next Year’s Pride
From queer love stories in ancient Greece to eye-opening insights into the Stonewall riots, these queer books can keep you entertained until next year’s Pride.
8 Poor People Things That Are Cool Only if Youโre Rich
When poor people get handouts, they’re bums. When elites do, it’s “stimulating the economy.” Why? Because poor people things are only cool if you’re rich.
11 Exquisite Indian Palaces (That Aren’t the Taj Mahal)
The Taj Mahal earned its worldwide fame but if you want to take in the grandeur of India’s ancient royalty away from the tourists, check out these other Indian palaces.
Bi Erasure, Biphobia, and Transphobia Live on in “Progressive” Spaces and It’s Coming for Aro Aces
When you’re too queer for the straights and too straight for the queers. Bi erasure and similar forms of exclusion are hurting most letters in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Where Are All the Queer Video Games? 12 Triple-A and Indie Titles That Let You Play as a Queer Character
These queer video games let you enjoy LGBT+ romance (and aromance) from big studios and queer indie devs.
9 Good Classic Books That Aren’t Boring for People Who Are Trying to Be Well-Read
Give classic literature another shot with classic books that are fun and still easy to read for the modern reader.
A Spoiler-Free Guide to the Dance of the Dragons (And Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of HBO’s House of the Dragon)
HBO’s upcoming GOT prequel, House of the Dragon, is all about the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
How a Brutal Cult Exorcism Left 13-Year Old Randy Luntayao’s Skull “Almost Empty”
The victim had a history of mental illness. A “faith healer” promised his parents that the cult exorcism would cure him.
Who Is Catherine Parr? A Look at the Life of the Wife Who Survived Henry VIII
While Catherine Parr is often treated as a footnote in Henry VII’s life of philandering, this accomplished queen was an opinionated writer on a mission.
Meet Marybeth Tinning, the Mother Who Spent 14 Years Killing Her Children for Attention
Marybeth Tinning was a serial killer mom who murdered eight infants. And the jury acquitted her.
7 Weirdly Specific YouTube Channels That Are Perfect for Procrastinating
From food history to…bathroom playlists? These strangely specific YouTube channels are the perfect background noise for doing absolutely nothing.
These Sisters “Survived” Their Rape and Murder: The Curious Case of the Chiong Sisters
Two young women, the son of a wealthy family, and a judge who supposedly committed suicide. There’s a lot going on in the Chiong sisters’ case.
Mythical Pokemon 101: A Rundown of All 21 Mythical Pokemon
You’ve gotta catch them all, even the illusive mythical pokemon. Here’s a guide to who and what they are.
10 Powerful Sith Lords From Star Wars That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
You’ve heard the story of Darth Plagueis the Wise, but these Sith Lords from beyond the movies are ones you’ve never met before.
Pride and Prejudice and Adaptations: Why the 1995 Pride and Prejudice Is Still the Best One
The 2005 adaptation might have Keira Knightley, but the 1995 Pride and Prejudice still takes the cake.