With a cash flow like this, we have to imagine that Capone was trying to bribe guards once he was imprisoned in order to get better treatment at Alcatraz. Here, we take a look at the notorious ...

Former Spike Island CEO John Crotty writes about the defunct penal colony in Cork harbour, which once hosted famous inmates ...

"This impressive bird has long been noted for its speed, grace, and aerial skills," the National Park Service says. "Now, it ...

Two of Britain's most violent offenders got into a bust up at HMP Woodhill prison, which is home to some of the country's ...

The worst of the worst, the toughest of the tough were sent to Alcatraz. It was home for criminals like Al "Scarface" Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and "The Birdman" Robert Stroud. But Alcatraz ...

Whether you're a keen bird watcher, a citizen scientist, or just curious, the National Park Service (NPS) has a new live ...

It was the world's largest concrete building, housing the world's most dangerous criminals. What design strengths made Alcatraz invincible? And what design failures made it a mecca for escape. Uncover ...

An old bank in eastern Houston County, most famous for being the site of a crime that led to the most “famous prison escape” ...

Alcatraz introduces falcon webcam Viewers can watch a pair of nesting peregrine falcons on Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay thanks to a live webcam launched by the National Park Service.

A new book by the former chief executive of the famous jail digs deep into the thorny history of the Cork isle which has ...

Security attacks are getting more sophisticated now than ever before. Whether it’s state-sponsored espionage or organised cybercrime, most businesses are struggling to defend themselves against ...

As the Official Smartwatch Sponsor of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Amazfit will also provide selected triathletes with Amazfit T-Rex Ultra outdoor smartwatches to track their performance and ...