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Inger Stevens was a Golden Globe-winning actress with a closet full of skeletons. Haunted by her demons, she would never be able to escape the shadow of death.

The success of child star Tommy Kirk made a fortune for Disney—and then he simply disappeared. But what made him leave the entertainment world behind?

Catherine Walters was one of the last great courtesans of Victorian London. But there was much more to this complex woman than the men she entangled herself with.

Marjorie Cameron was a 20th-century artist, Thelemite, muse, goddess, and “witch." Her life intertwined art and occultism in fascinating—and frightening—ways.

From the airplane to the personal computer, there are plenty of American inventions that everyone knows are American—but what about these American inventions that you didn't know about.

Romy Schneider rose to fame with her unforgettable role in “Sissi”—but few know her darker backstory or the cause of her untimely death.

To be a dog person, or not to be a dog person? That is the question. The answer is "be a dog person"—and these are 30 reasons why.

More people need to know about “Mad Jack” Churchill, the British Officer who went from motorcycle-riding bad boy to infamous war hero.

John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas was very open about his debaucherous lifestyle—but there was one disturbing secret he took to his grave.

Ella Harper bravely turned her unique legs into a moneymaker—but life continued to serve up horrible sorrows until she finally met her tragic end.

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.

Jeffrey Hudson has gone down in history as the "Queen's Dwarf"—but one bloody duel destroyed his life forever.