american history

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Kilgallen, The ‘Reporter Who Knew Too Much’

Investigative journalist Dorothy Kilgallen was probing the John F. Kennedy assassination when she suddenly died under strange circumstances on November 8, 1965.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 26, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Kilgallen, The ‘Reporter Who Knew Too Much’

Investigative journalist Dorothy Kilgallen was probing the John F. Kennedy assassination when she suddenly died under strange circumstances on November 8, 1965.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 26, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 25, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 25, 2022

The Controversial Story Of David Ferrie, The Little-Known Man Who May Have Helped Assassinate President Kennedy

David Ferrie was a rabid anti-communist who allegedly knew Lee Harvey Oswald and had shadowy connections to the CIA, which has led some to speculate that he conspired to kill JFK.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

The Controversial Story Of David Ferrie, The Little-Known Man Who May Have Helped Assassinate President Kennedy

David Ferrie was a rabid anti-communist who allegedly knew Lee Harvey Oswald and had shadowy connections to the CIA, which has led some to speculate that he conspired to kill JFK.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 23, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 20, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • December 20, 2022

Inside Project A119, America’s Top-Secret Plot To Detonate A Nuclear Bomb On The Moon During The Cold War

In an effort to show up Soviet Russia in the Space Race, the United States considered exploding an H-bomb on the moon so that the mushroom cloud be seen around the world.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 20, 2022

Inside Project A119, America’s Top-Secret Plot To Detonate A Nuclear Bomb On The Moon During The Cold War

In an effort to show up Soviet Russia in the Space Race, the United States considered exploding an H-bomb on the moon so that the mushroom cloud be seen around the world.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 20, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2022

36 Photos From The Early Decades Of Organized Crime In America, Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Murder, Inc. to the Chicago Outfit, these colorized images show the early days of organized crime as they really were.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2022

27 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr., From His Love Of Star Trek To His ‘C’ In Public Speaking

These facts reveal the man behind the civil rights leader.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2022

27 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr., From His Love Of Star Trek To His ‘C’ In Public Speaking

These facts reveal the man behind the civil rights leader.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2022

9 Of The Most Horrific Crimes Committed On Christmas

From the man who donned a Santa suit and went on a bloody rampage to the 15-year-old tortured for being a "witch," these grisly murders turned the cheeriest time of the year into a nightmare.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 17, 2022

9 Of The Most Horrific Crimes Committed On Christmas

From the man who donned a Santa suit and went on a bloody rampage to the 15-year-old tortured for being a "witch," these grisly murders turned the cheeriest time of the year into a nightmare.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 17, 2022

33 Rare Images Of Wild West Saloons That Show What These Frontier Institutions Actually Looked Like

Found in nearly every frontier town, the saloon was a place where outlaws and lawmen alike enjoyed gambling, swapping wild tales, and stiff drinks.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2022

33 Rare Images Of Wild West Saloons That Show What These Frontier Institutions Actually Looked Like

Found in nearly every frontier town, the saloon was a place where outlaws and lawmen alike enjoyed gambling, swapping wild tales, and stiff drinks.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2022