american history

25 Photos Of The Child Laborers Who Helped Make New York What It Is Today

In 1908, former New York City elementary school teacher Lewis Hine became an investigator and photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), an organization dedicated to “promoting the rights, awareness, dignity, well-being and education of children and youth as they relate to work and working.” Hine then traveled the...

By Kellen Perry • Nov 16, 2017

25 Photos Of The Child Laborers Who Helped Make New York What It Is Today

In 1908, former New York City elementary school teacher Lewis Hine became an investigator and photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), an organization dedicated to “promoting the rights, awareness, dignity, well-being and education of children and youth as they relate to work and working.” Hine then traveled the...

By Kellen Perry • November 16, 2017

25 Powerful Historical Photos With Surprising Backstories

From "napalm girl" to "tank man," we've all seen these powerful photos, but how many of us actually know the true stories behind them?

By John Kuroski • Nov 16, 2017

25 Powerful Historical Photos With Surprising Backstories

From "napalm girl" to "tank man," we've all seen these powerful photos, but how many of us actually know the true stories behind them?

By John Kuroski • November 16, 2017

29 Shocking Photos Of Modern History’s Most Infamous Assassinations

Rare photos that place you in the middle of assassinations you've read about but perhaps never seen.

By John Kuroski • Nov 15, 2017

29 Shocking Photos Of Modern History’s Most Infamous Assassinations

Rare photos that place you in the middle of assassinations you've read about but perhaps never seen.

By John Kuroski • November 15, 2017

Teddy Bear History: How President Roosevelt Inspired The Classic Toy

Teddy bear history begins with a hunting trip, a U.S. president, and one fateful decision.

By Katie Serena • Nov 15, 2017

Teddy Bear History: How President Roosevelt Inspired The Classic Toy

Teddy bear history begins with a hunting trip, a U.S. president, and one fateful decision.

By Katie Serena • November 15, 2017

The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn't even convicted of murder.

By Katie Serena • Nov 14, 2017

The Satanic And Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew

The ripper crew murdered six women, was suspected of abducting more than 18, and the ringleader wasn't even convicted of murder.

By Katie Serena • November 14, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute • Nov 13, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute • November 13, 2017

Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

After Pearl Harbor, Americans took trophy skulls as they viewed the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human.

By Katie Serena • Nov 13, 2017

Skulls, Ears, Noses, And Other Morbid “Trophies” Americans Took From Dead Japanese In WWII

After Pearl Harbor, Americans took trophy skulls as they viewed the Japanese as inherently evil and less than human.

By Katie Serena • November 13, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Redhead Serial Murders

''While there are some similarities in the cases, there's also a great number of dissimilarities,'' said an FBI investigator at the time.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 10, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Redhead Serial Murders

''While there are some similarities in the cases, there's also a great number of dissimilarities,'' said an FBI investigator at the time.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 10, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2017