American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

The Grisly Story Of Samuel Little, The Most Prolific Serial Killer In American History

Serial killer Samuel Little claims to have murdered 93 people starting in the early 1970s — and he's got some disturbing confessions and drawings of his victims to prove it.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 27, 2019

The Grisly Story Of Samuel Little, The Most Prolific Serial Killer In American History

Serial killer Samuel Little claims to have murdered 93 people starting in the early 1970s — and he's got some disturbing confessions and drawings of his victims to prove it.

By Marco Margaritoff February 27, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena Feb 25, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena February 25, 2019

How Gaëtan Dugas Erroneously Became “AIDS Patient Zero”

The real Gaëtan Dugas was not the monstrous "AIDS Patient Zero" the media portrayed him to be — and even helped the CDC fight the disease.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 22, 2019

How Gaëtan Dugas Erroneously Became “AIDS Patient Zero”

The real Gaëtan Dugas was not the monstrous "AIDS Patient Zero" the media portrayed him to be — and even helped the CDC fight the disease.

By Gina Dimuro February 22, 2019

Resurfaced Playboy Interview With John Wayne Extolls Racism, Homophobia, And White Supremacy

John Wayne's legacy as the white, conservative Western hero of the 1950s included stances inherent to those attributes: racial superiority, homophobia, and revulsion at the changing landscape.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 21, 2019

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Resurfaced Playboy Interview With John Wayne Extolls Racism, Homophobia, And White Supremacy

John Wayne's legacy as the white, conservative Western hero of the 1950s included stances inherent to those attributes: racial superiority, homophobia, and revulsion at the changing landscape.

By Marco Margaritoff February 21, 2019

Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades

In the jungles of Vietnam where order and discipline hung by a thread, some officers faced a danger greater than the Viet Cong: their own men.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 17, 2019

Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades

In the jungles of Vietnam where order and discipline hung by a thread, some officers faced a danger greater than the Viet Cong: their own men.

By Gina Dimuro February 17, 2019

The True Story Behind Project Blue Book: When The United States Government Actually Hunted For Aliens

For centuries, humans have wondered if they are alone in the universe. In the early 20th century, the US government set out to figure it out once and for all.

By Katie Serena Feb 16, 2019

The True Story Behind Project Blue Book: When The United States Government Actually Hunted For Aliens

For centuries, humans have wondered if they are alone in the universe. In the early 20th century, the US government set out to figure it out once and for all.

By Katie Serena February 16, 2019

30 Great Depression Pictures Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From farms to factories, these colorized Great Depression pictures help reveal what American history's worst economic catastrophe was like for those who lived through it.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 14, 2019

30 Great Depression Pictures Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From farms to factories, these colorized Great Depression pictures help reveal what American history's worst economic catastrophe was like for those who lived through it.

By Marco Margaritoff February 14, 2019

How A Jewish Mobster Became The Leader Of A Nazi-Punching Gang On The Brink Of World War II

In 1936, New York congressman Nathan Perlman asked Jewish mob boss Meyer Lansky to intimidate Nazi sympathizers across the city. The mafioso even did it for free.

By Brandon Weber Feb 13, 2019

How A Jewish Mobster Became The Leader Of A Nazi-Punching Gang On The Brink Of World War II

In 1936, New York congressman Nathan Perlman asked Jewish mob boss Meyer Lansky to intimidate Nazi sympathizers across the city. The mafioso even did it for free.

By Brandon Weber February 13, 2019