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Waco: Where Did All of David Koresh's Money Come From?

05/08/2020

Waco: Where Did All of David Koresh's Money Come From?

Paramount Network's Waco miniseries (which is now streaming on Netflix) likely left you with a lot of questions.

After You See These Pictures of David Koresh, You May Be Astounded by Waco's Accuracy

05/06/2020

After You See These Pictures of David Koresh, You May Be Astounded by Waco's Accuracy

A cult is only ever as powerful as its leader, and there's no denying that the head of the Branch Davidians sect, David Koresh, was pretty damn powerful.

Waco: This Is What Went Down at Ruby Ridge in 1992

05/06/2020

Waco: This Is What Went Down at Ruby Ridge in 1992

The first episode of Paramount Network's Waco, now streaming on Netflix, primarily takes place in Ruby Ridge, ID, where in 1992, an 11-day standoff between the FBI and the Weaver family took place.

The Waco Miniseries Tells a Horrific Story — but There Were Survivors After the Siege

05/05/2020

The Waco Miniseries Tells a Horrific Story — but There Were Survivors After the Siege

In 1993, the FBI and a religious group known as the Branch Davidians went through a 51-day siege in Waco, TX.

Yes, David Koresh's Musical Moment During the Siege on Waco Really Did Happen

05/05/2020

Yes, David Koresh's Musical Moment During the Siege on Waco Really Did Happen

When the FBI laid siege to David Koresh's compound in Waco, TX, in 1993, what resulted was a 51-day standoff between the authorities and Koresh's religious cult.

Waco: The FBI's Deadly 1993 Siege Lasted 51 Days

05/05/2020

Waco: The FBI's Deadly 1993 Siege Lasted 51 Days

The tragic 1993 siege in Waco, TX, portrayed in Paramount Network limited series Waco, now on Netflix, is a real and heartbreaking story that lasted for 51 days.

Waco: This Is What David Koresh and the Branch Davidians Believed In

05/05/2020

Waco: This Is What David Koresh and the Branch Davidians Believed In

David Koresh and many members of his religious group, the Branch Davidians, which are at the center of Paramount Network's Waco, now streaming on Netflix, famously met a tragic end in a standoff with the FBI in 1993.

Wondering Why Everyone's Watching Waco? The Stellar Cast Is One Reason

05/03/2020

Wondering Why Everyone's Watching Waco? The Stellar Cast Is One Reason

Ever since Paramount Network's Waco dropped on Netflix, the humble miniseries has been a surprise hit with streaming audiences.

Watching Waco on Netflix? Here's a Primer on the Tragedy That Changed America

05/01/2020

Watching Waco on Netflix? Here's a Primer on the Tragedy That Changed America

The deadly events that unfolded at the 1993 Waco siege have left an indelible mark on American history.

Waco: David Thibodeau Really Did Survive the Standoff, and Here's Where He Is Today

05/01/2020

Waco: David Thibodeau Really Did Survive the Standoff, and Here's Where He Is Today

While the Dowdle brothers' Waco took creative liberties in their onscreen adaptation of the deadly 1993 standoff, they do focus on the actual people involved.

Waco: Taylor Kitsch Embodies Terrifying Cult Leader David Koresh in New Series

09/29/2017

Waco: Taylor Kitsch Embodies Terrifying Cult Leader David Koresh in New Series

Long before Waco became known for its vast amount of fixer uppers, the Texas town was home to one of the most devastating cults in US history.