Apr 1, 2016 · From physical abuse and disease to severe overcrowding and gang violence, the following five terrifying pits of chaos and despair are the worst prisons in the world.

Apr 1, 2016 · From Thailand to the USA, these are the five worst prisons in the world. Even hardened criminals pray they never get sent here.

Jun 24, 2015 · Depending on where you live and the crime you've committed, your prison experience will be vastly different from others. Here are some of the strangest.

Nov 9, 2025 · After reading about Halden Prison, the most humane prison in the world, discover 11 of history's most daring prison escapes. Then, learn about some of Alcatraz's most …

Sep 14, 2023 · From Ted Bundy to Pedro Lopez to Gary Ridgway, go inside the disturbing true stories of the world's worst serial killers. The worst serial killers in history are more terrifying …

Aug 5, 2023 · These “insane asylums” subsequently turned into prisons where society’s “undesirable citizens” — the “incurables,” criminals, and those with disabilities — were put …

Sep 28, 2025 · From riots and escape attempts to inmate baseball leagues and a prison band featuring Al Capone, these behind-the-scenes photos reveal what life was really like at Alcatraz.

May 18, 2017 · This photo tour of Norway's Bastoy Prison reveals why this facility is called "the world's nicest prison" and why its methods work so well.

Dec 1, 2021 · From the 1962 Alcatraz escape to Henri Charrière's daring breakout from Devil's Island, these are the world's most famous prison escapes.

Nov 7, 2024 · So, when three inmates successfully escaped the prison in 1962, it shocked the entire country. Today, the case remains one of history’s most infamous prison escapes — and …