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Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 9, 2026

Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 9, 2026

Inside The Battle Of Berlin And Its Catastrophic Death Toll

The Battle of Berlin in April and May 1945 resulted in the deaths of 125,000 civilians, the suicide of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of Nazi Germany.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 7, 2026

Inside The Battle Of Berlin And Its Catastrophic Death Toll

The Battle of Berlin in April and May 1945 resulted in the deaths of 125,000 civilians, the suicide of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of Nazi Germany.

By Ella Spitz • July 7, 2026

What Was FDR’s Second Bill Of Rights — And Why Did It Never Come To Fruition?

The Second Bill of Rights proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 was an economic agenda that aimed to provide income, housing, education, and health care to all Americans to ensure "equality in the pursuit of happiness."

By Ella Spitz • Jul 2, 2026

What Was FDR’s Second Bill Of Rights — And Why Did It Never Come To Fruition?

The Second Bill of Rights proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 was an economic agenda that aimed to provide income, housing, education, and health care to all Americans to ensure "equality in the pursuit of happiness."

By Ella Spitz • July 2, 2026

Sally Hemings, The Enslaved Woman Who Had A 38-Year Relationship With Thomas Jefferson

Rumors of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson's relationship spread even while they were alive — and DNA testing in 1998 suggested that Jefferson was indeed the father of Hemings' four children who survived into adulthood.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 24, 2026

Sally Hemings, The Enslaved Woman Who Had A 38-Year Relationship With Thomas Jefferson

Rumors of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson's relationship spread even while they were alive — and DNA testing in 1998 suggested that Jefferson was indeed the father of Hemings' four children who survived into adulthood.

By Gina Dimuro • June 24, 2026

The Full Story Behind The Stomach-Turning Screwworm Infestation That’s Prompted Bans On American Beef

Canada announced a temporary ban on livestock from Texas due to screwworms, parasitic flies whose larvae burrow into living tissue and feed on it until the host is dead.

By Stacy Fernandez • Jun 17, 2026

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The Full Story Behind The Stomach-Turning Screwworm Infestation That’s Prompted Bans On American Beef

Canada announced a temporary ban on livestock from Texas due to screwworms, parasitic flies whose larvae burrow into living tissue and feed on it until the host is dead.

By Stacy Fernandez • June 17, 2026

Johnny Roselli, The Mobster Who Worked With The CIA In An Attempt To Assassinate Fidel Castro

Johnny Roselli and other mobsters agreed to collaborate with the CIA to kill the Cuban leader, but he was able to evade everything from poison pills to snipers to midnight boat raids.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 10, 2026

Johnny Roselli, The Mobster Who Worked With The CIA In An Attempt To Assassinate Fidel Castro

Johnny Roselli and other mobsters agreed to collaborate with the CIA to kill the Cuban leader, but he was able to evade everything from poison pills to snipers to midnight boat raids.

By Rivy Lyon • June 10, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Genepil, The Queen Consort Of Mongolia Who Was Tortured And Executed While Five Months Pregnant

Forced to be queen consort when she was just 19, Queen Genepil was later executed by Soviet forces during Mongolia's Stalinist purges in 1938.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 29, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Genepil, The Queen Consort Of Mongolia Who Was Tortured And Executed While Five Months Pregnant

Forced to be queen consort when she was just 19, Queen Genepil was later executed by Soviet forces during Mongolia's Stalinist purges in 1938.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 29, 2026

America’s Fixer: How Roy Cohn Worked With Joseph McCarthy, The Mob, And Donald Trump

Throughout his legal career, Roy Cohn fueled the Red Scare, mentored Donald Trump, and targeted gay government employees before he was disbarred for unethical conduct and died of AIDS in 1986.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2026

America’s Fixer: How Roy Cohn Worked With Joseph McCarthy, The Mob, And Donald Trump

Throughout his legal career, Roy Cohn fueled the Red Scare, mentored Donald Trump, and targeted gay government employees before he was disbarred for unethical conduct and died of AIDS in 1986.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2026

The Wild Story Of Atlantic City Kingpin Enoch Johnson, The Real-Life ‘Nucky Thompson’ From Boardwalk Empire

Nucky Johnson ran Atlantic City in the early 20th century, using the wealth he gained from his bootlegging and casino operations to control the city's political machine.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 23, 2026

The Wild Story Of Atlantic City Kingpin Enoch Johnson, The Real-Life ‘Nucky Thompson’ From Boardwalk Empire

Nucky Johnson ran Atlantic City in the early 20th century, using the wealth he gained from his bootlegging and casino operations to control the city's political machine.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 23, 2026

44 Rarely-Seen Photos Of JFK, From His World War II Heroism To His Family Life

These pictures of JFK taken over the course of his life tell the story of his childhood, marriage, and wartime service, as well as his presidency and assassination.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2026

44 Rarely-Seen Photos Of JFK, From His World War II Heroism To His Family Life

These pictures of JFK taken over the course of his life tell the story of his childhood, marriage, and wartime service, as well as his presidency and assassination.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2026

The Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026

The Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 9, 2026

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 9, 2026