The Cult of the Real Housewife investigates allegations of cult-like control and financial abuse surrounding Mary Cosby and ...

Human beings are social creatures, and so, we’re hardwired for connection and community. We want our lives to have purpose, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Cult leaders employ a myriad of tactics to warp the beliefs and emotions of ...

Professional cult deprogrammer Rick Alan Ross joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about cults. What makes a cult a cult exactly? What are some signs you’re in one? How do cults ...

Why can’t we look away from stories about cults? The real story may not be about those who fall prey, but about realizing that we’re all vulnerable to manipulation. From streaming documentaries to ...

“If you’re speaking with someone who is a relative or a childhood friend, you can go back in your mind to remember who they ...

Have you ever been interested in starting in your own cult? I certainly hope that the answer would be, “No,” but as a fan of great true crime TV shows and movies, I could definitely understand why you ...