OSINT Archive

Uncovering verified history, one hidden detail at a time.
Blair Mountain

The Mine Wars of West Virginia

The largest armed labor uprising in US history—the 1921 Battle of Blair Mountain—was fought to end corporate control. Explore the brutal Mine Wars, the assassination of Sid Hatfield, and the unfinished legacy of that fight, which continues today with the modern Black Lung crisis.

donner party

Donner Party Tragedy

The Donner Party tragedy was a cause of several poor decisions. A late departure, poor preparations, and the use of an unknown route all led to what is now known as the most tragic event in American western migration.