The Girl in the Snow
Do you want to hear a ghost story? It’s a good one, I promise. It [...]
Salvatore Cardinella, the Necro-Gangster
Before Johnny Torrio and Al Capone reigned in blood over the streets of Chicago, there [...]
Marton, New Zealand: The Strangest Town You’ve Never Heard Of
By all accounts, the town of Marton, New Zealand is a real place. A quick [...]
The Strange Death and Haunting Legacy of Paul Bern
Hollywood has always had its secrets, some darker than others. Few, however, rival the tragic [...]
The Ravenous Tarrare
There are few pains more universal to the human condition than hunger. Fortunately, for most [...]
Peter Stubbe, the Werewolf of Bedburg
16th century Europe was lousy with werewolves. The infestation became so pronounced that one could [...]
Outsider Art Part Four: Herbert Crowley and Justin Deurr
Herbert Crowley does not exactly fit the mold of an outsider artist. In fact, a [...]
Outsider Art Part Three: Charles Dellschau
Charles Dellchau was an artist and flight enthusiast. Beyond that, his life is as mysterious [...]
Outsider Art Part Two: James Hampton
In November of 1964, landlord Meyer Wertlieb visited a small garage that he owned, investigating [...]
Outsider Art Part One: Henry Darger
History has a cruel and ironic relationship with artists. Right now, somewhere unseen, masterpieces are [...]