Alcatraz Island is a small island located in San Francisco Bay, about 2 km (1.25 miles) offshore. It served many purposes over the years, the most well-known being the site of a federal prison ...

Today, we can retrace the steps of Lowe’s father, Thomas Wing Lowe, who arrived at Angel Island as a 21-year-old on April 15 ... did was create a de facto prison for hopeful immigrants ...

This National Historic Site is the oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. Step into the trading ...

Arizona’s got you covered! From ancient missions to Wild West towns, the Grand Canyon State is a treasure trove of history ...

Some photos send shivers down your spine, even if they weren’t meant to. A harmless snapshot can feel unsettling when viewed ...

She was attacked and raped by the gang while she was outside the Alcatraz nightclub ... The man, a 36-year-old Egyptian, is now in the San Vittore prison on charges of sexual violence and robbery ...

As one of only four territorial prisons open for tours (like the infamous Alcatraz ... due to a rising prison population and outdated conditions. During its operation, Old Pen – as it's ...

Dive into the fascinating world of some of the most beautiful prisons in the world. Also known as ‘The Rock,’ Alcatraz Island in the USA is a world-famous prison, located 1.25 miles off the coast of ...

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz, when a group of Native Americans landed on the San Francisco Bay island, launching a 19-month occupation based on an established ...

DALLAS — A 24-year-old man from Las Vegas was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to soliciting sexually explicit photos from an 8-year-old girl ...

Portsmouth Naval Prison, 1973 (Naval History and Heritage Command) Portsmouth Naval Prison, 1973 (Naval History and Heritage Command) Why was the Portsmouth Naval Prison called the 'Alcatraz of the ..