Salem, Massachusetts Salem, Massachusetts, a town etched in history, is best known for the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. These trials, which led to the execution of 20 people accused of ...

Here's a look at some of the most famous criminals to get locked up in the island-based prison off the coast of San Francisco. Pictured here in the 1970s, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and the ...

The stories of former prisoners and guards add to the island's haunted reputation. Exploring the cold, damp cells gives a glimpse into the harsh conditions of the past. Alcatraz remains a ...