Terrorism

Ten Worst Terrorist Acts of the Past Decade

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After the 9/11 attacks, acts of terrorism have continued largely unabated worldwide. Here are the worst acts of terror over the past decade. Since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon nearly 12 years ago, terrorism has been at the forefront of world conflict, but many people haven’t been fully aware … Read more

John the Painter

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John the Painter is not someone you would have liked to have met in a dark alleyway or even in the light of day if the truth be told. John the Painter was a career criminal, a criminal that caused the British many problems in the final years of his life, problems that were eventually … Read more

The War in America’s Heartland

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In modern history, the American people have become more mindful of the potential that warfare could actually happen in this country.  The concept of ground warfare occurring in one or many of our states is so alien to how Americans live and think that it causes a lot of anxiety to think of it happening.  The 911 tragedy added to those fears although they are not new.

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American Terrorism in Oklahoma City

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Most crimes have a reason we can all at least understand.  But there are some cases in the spectrum of 20th century crime where a very large scale crime is pulled off for mysterious reasons.  We know why people rob banks or even do burglary.  Most murders have some grounds in a personal dispute or as part of execution of the crime.  Even drug related crimes are rational in a way because we know why people take drugs and why that lifestyle can lead to criminal behavior.

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