There's one thing every jail shares in common: It believes it can't be escaped. But as this list of historical prison breaks ...

Remarkable escapes reveal ingenious disguises, tunnels, balloons, boxes, stolen vehicles, and other astonishing routes to freedom.

Four Gorham patriots used ingenuity to gain freedom from prison during the American quest for independence 250 years ago. They bought a pail of rum and enticed thirsty British guards to imbibe, ...