The Strange True Story of the Godfather of Conspiracy Theories
From Ol’ Dirty Bastard to Alex Jones and Donald Trump, William Cooper’s deranged ideas have been felt insanely far and wide.
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The Grim Story of Hells Angels Killing a Black Teen at a Rolling Stones Concert
The unhinged free show put a lid on the freewheeling 60s, but the racial dimension to the bloodshed is inescapable.
These Rogue Foreigners Ruled the Streets of 1930s Shanghai
Gambling, drugs, you name it. “There was so much money being made that there wasn’t a need to kill a lot of people.”
Meet the Unconventional Mafia Boss Who Inspired ‘Godfather’ Don Corleone
Just like the movie legend, Frank Costello survived assassination and tried to steer his family toward respectability after a brutal past.