What is it about cults that captures the public imagination? Why are we so interested in the stories of Jonestown, Charles Manson, and Patty Hearst? Today Danielle explores how these groups entered the public consciousness and why we...

In 1973, Jan-Erik Olsson took four hostages as he robbed a bank in Stockholm, Sweden. After six long days, the robbery was over, but even then, the hostages were strangely thankful to the would-be thieves, even suggesting they owed their...

This Week In History 1/31 - 2/6 (Footage by Getty Images)

Patty Hearst at the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California on February 28, 2004. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Patty Hearst at the Carousel of Hope Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on October 25, 1996. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Patty Hearst at Elton John Aids Foundation Celebrates 20th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on 2/26/12 in Hollywood, CA. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)

Patty Hearst at Elton John Aids Foundation Celebrates 20th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on 2/26/12 in Hollywood, CA. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)

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cut story: "hearst case: shots of randolph and catherine hearst coming out of the federal prison in sf (reports since patti capture a week ago) and...