american history

The Bloody Story Of The Ludlow Massacre, When Striking Coal Miners And Their Families Were Killed By The National Guard

After seven violent months of striking, the Colorado governor called in the National Guard against the miners — resulting in the Ludlow Massacre that left dozens dead.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 12, 2022

The Bloody Story Of The Ludlow Massacre, When Striking Coal Miners And Their Families Were Killed By The National Guard

After seven violent months of striking, the Colorado governor called in the National Guard against the miners — resulting in the Ludlow Massacre that left dozens dead.

By Austin Harvey • October 12, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 10, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 10, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2022

21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 6, 2022

21 Groundbreaking Technologies That Have All But Disappeared In The Digital Age

From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today.

By Erin Kelly • October 6, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 5, 2022

The Inspiring Story Of Emmett Till’s Mother — And How She Became A Civil Rights Hero

Mamie Till-Mobley is best known for her activism after her son's murder in 1955. But her story didn't end there.

By Austin Harvey • October 5, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • Oct 5, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Christian Longo, The Man Who Killed His Family To Hide His Life Of Lies

Christian Longo brutally murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 — all because he was trying to cover up his financial difficulties and fraudulent lifestyle.

By Jessica O'Connor • October 5, 2022

The Depraved Crimes Of Tony Costa, The ‘Cape Cod Vampire’ Who Terrorized Massachusetts In The 1960s

Tony Costa was convicted of brutally murdering and dismembering Patricia Walsh and Mary Anne Wysocki in 1969, but he's suspected of killing as many as eight women over a three-year period.

By Neil Patmore • Oct 4, 2022

The Depraved Crimes Of Tony Costa, The ‘Cape Cod Vampire’ Who Terrorized Massachusetts In The 1960s

Tony Costa was convicted of brutally murdering and dismembering Patricia Walsh and Mary Anne Wysocki in 1969, but he's suspected of killing as many as eight women over a three-year period.

By Neil Patmore • October 4, 2022

The Tragic Life Of Henry Rathbone, The Man Who Tried To Stop Lincoln’s Assassin — And Went Insane Because Of It

Union Army Major Henry Rathbone spent his life wracked with guilt after he wasn't able to stop John Wilkes Booth, causing his mental health to eventually deteriorate so much that he murdered his wife in 1883.

By Jessica O'Connor • Oct 3, 2022

The Tragic Life Of Henry Rathbone, The Man Who Tried To Stop Lincoln’s Assassin — And Went Insane Because Of It

Union Army Major Henry Rathbone spent his life wracked with guilt after he wasn't able to stop John Wilkes Booth, causing his mental health to eventually deteriorate so much that he murdered his wife in 1883.

By Jessica O'Connor • October 3, 2022

Inside The 9 Most Brazen Police Scandals In American History — And The Crooked Cops Behind Them

From police officers becoming drug kingpins to one who secretly operated as a prolific serial killer, these are the most corrupt cops in American history.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2022

Inside The 9 Most Brazen Police Scandals In American History — And The Crooked Cops Behind Them

From police officers becoming drug kingpins to one who secretly operated as a prolific serial killer, these are the most corrupt cops in American history.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2022

9 Outlandish Covert Operations That The U.S. Government Actually Executed, From LSD Mind Control To Spy Cats

During the Cold War and beyond, the United States executed a vast number of secret operations that included everything from the infamous Project MK-Ultra to a heart attack gun.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 30, 2022

9 Outlandish Covert Operations That The U.S. Government Actually Executed, From LSD Mind Control To Spy Cats

During the Cold War and beyond, the United States executed a vast number of secret operations that included everything from the infamous Project MK-Ultra to a heart attack gun.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 30, 2022

‘Whipped Peter’ And The Photo That Exposed Slavery’s Horrors

In 1863, a slave known only as Gordon escaped from a Louisiana plantation where he was nearly whipped to death. His story was quickly published — along with a gruesome photo of his injuries.

By Morgan Dunn • Sep 30, 2022

‘Whipped Peter’ And The Photo That Exposed Slavery’s Horrors

In 1863, a slave known only as Gordon escaped from a Louisiana plantation where he was nearly whipped to death. His story was quickly published — along with a gruesome photo of his injuries.

By Morgan Dunn • September 30, 2022

37 Weird History Facts That Sound Fake But Aren’t

From the bear who became a soldier during World War II to the sideshow entertainer who saved 6,500 babies, all of these incredible stories actually happened.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 29, 2022

37 Weird History Facts That Sound Fake But Aren’t

From the bear who became a soldier during World War II to the sideshow entertainer who saved 6,500 babies, all of these incredible stories actually happened.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 29, 2022