American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

11 Real-Life Vigilante Stories Of Ordinary Citizens Taking Justice Into Their Own Hands

From the "Alaskan Avenger" who attacked pedophiles with a hammer to the "Revenge Mother" who fatally shot her daughter's killer in the middle of his trial, discover some of the most shocking true stories of vigilante justice.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 29, 2021

11 Real-Life Vigilante Stories Of Ordinary Citizens Taking Justice Into Their Own Hands

By Marco Margaritoff September 29, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 28, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga September 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton Sep 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton September 28, 2021

Does This Look Like A President Who Went Through 10 Gallons Of Whiskey A Week?

Due to his non-stop partying, James Buchanan was nearly expelled from Dickenson College. Twice.

By Andrew Milne Sep 28, 2021

Does This Look Like A President Who Went Through 10 Gallons Of Whiskey A Week?

Due to his non-stop partying, James Buchanan was nearly expelled from Dickenson College. Twice.

By Andrew Milne September 28, 2021

69 Woodstock Photos That Will Take You To The 1960s’ Most Iconic Music Festival

From Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia to the 400,000 hippies in attendance, these pictures from Woodstock 1969 capture the free spirit of this historic event.

By Alexander Baldwin Sep 28, 2021

69 Woodstock Photos That Will Take You To The 1960s’ Most Iconic Music Festival

From Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia to the 400,000 hippies in attendance, these pictures from Woodstock 1969 capture the free spirit of this historic event.

By Alexander Baldwin September 28, 2021

Meet Félix Rodríguez, The CIA Operative Who Captured Che Guevara And May Have Tortured A DEA Agent

Félix Ismael Rodríguez spent his life as a special agent with the CIA fighting communism in Central and South America — and got his hands very dirty along the way.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 27, 2021

Meet Félix Rodríguez, The CIA Operative Who Captured Che Guevara And May Have Tortured A DEA Agent

Félix Ismael Rodríguez spent his life as a special agent with the CIA fighting communism in Central and South America — and got his hands very dirty along the way.

By Marco Margaritoff September 27, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Virginia Hall, The One-Legged Spy Who Tormented The Nazis

Despite being an amputee, Virginia Hall bolstered the Allied resistance in France so successfully that the Gestapo launched special missions just to find her. They never did.

By Morgan Dunn Sep 27, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Virginia Hall, The One-Legged Spy Who Tormented The Nazis

Despite being an amputee, Virginia Hall bolstered the Allied resistance in France so successfully that the Gestapo launched special missions just to find her. They never did.

By Morgan Dunn September 27, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie Sep 26, 2021

How Paul Castellano Became The ‘Boss Of Bosses’ — Before He Was Brazenly Murdered By John Gotti

On December 16, 1985, John Gotti oversaw the assassination of Gambino family boss Paul Castellano outside Sparks Steak House in Manhattan — a hit that would change the Mafia forever.

By Daniel Rennie September 26, 2021

The True Story Of Balto, The Husky That Helped Save An Entire Alaskan Town From Certain Death

When a deadly epidemic hit the remote town of Nome in the winter of 1925, a group of mushers and sled dogs risked their lives to save the town — with Balto standing out from the pack.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 26, 2021

The True Story Of Balto, The Husky That Helped Save An Entire Alaskan Town From Certain Death

When a deadly epidemic hit the remote town of Nome in the winter of 1925, a group of mushers and sled dogs risked their lives to save the town — with Balto standing out from the pack.

By Marco Margaritoff September 26, 2021