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33 Colorized Photos From The Harlem Renaissance That Capture This Transformative Era

Lasting from the 1910s to the 1930s, the Harlem Renaissance inspired generations of Black American artists and activists — and helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 28, 2025

33 Colorized Photos From The Harlem Renaissance That Capture This Transformative Era

Lasting from the 1910s to the 1930s, the Harlem Renaissance inspired generations of Black American artists and activists — and helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

By Austin Harvey • April 28, 2025

The Life And Death Of Koko, The Beloved Gorilla Who Met Robin Williams, Mister Rogers, And Jane Goodall

One of the most famous great apes, Koko the gorilla made headlines for her use of sign language until her death on June 19, 2018.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 27, 2025

The Life And Death Of Koko, The Beloved Gorilla Who Met Robin Williams, Mister Rogers, And Jane Goodall

One of the most famous great apes, Koko the gorilla made headlines for her use of sign language until her death on June 19, 2018.

By Amber Morgan • April 27, 2025

Inside The Tragic Story Of Andy Warhol’s Death And The Routine Surgery That Caused It

Andy Warhol survived a shooting that damaged nine of his organs and put him in the hospital for two months in 1968, but it was a simple gallbladder surgery that led to his death on February 22, 1987.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 26, 2025

Inside The Tragic Story Of Andy Warhol’s Death And The Routine Surgery That Caused It

Andy Warhol survived a shooting that damaged nine of his organs and put him in the hospital for two months in 1968, but it was a simple gallbladder surgery that led to his death on February 22, 1987.

By Amber Morgan • April 26, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of June Carter Cash, The Wife Of Johnny Cash Who Won 5 Grammys Of Her Own

June Carter Cash began her musical career singing with her family's folk group when she was just 10 and later toured with Elvis Presley and co-wrote "Ring of Fire" — one of Johnny Cash's biggest hits.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 24, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of June Carter Cash, The Wife Of Johnny Cash Who Won 5 Grammys Of Her Own

June Carter Cash began her musical career singing with her family's folk group when she was just 10 and later toured with Elvis Presley and co-wrote "Ring of Fire" — one of Johnny Cash's biggest hits.

By Amber Morgan • April 24, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Ettore Boiardi, The Italian Immigrant Who Became Known As Chef Boyardee

When Ettore Boiardi opened an Italian restaurant in Cleveland in 1924, his spaghetti dishes were such a hit that he started sending his customers home with take-out meal kits to meet the high demand — which led to the creation of the famous Chef Boyardee company.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 22, 2025

The Remarkable Life Of Ettore Boiardi, The Italian Immigrant Who Became Known As Chef Boyardee

When Ettore Boiardi opened an Italian restaurant in Cleveland in 1924, his spaghetti dishes were such a hit that he started sending his customers home with take-out meal kits to meet the high demand — which led to the creation of the famous Chef Boyardee company.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 22, 2025

How The California Gold Rush Transformed San Francisco From A Quiet Port Town To A Bustling Metropolis

So many prospectors flocked to San Francisco during the gold rush in California that the city's population rose from 1,000 to 25,000 between 1848 and 1849.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 21, 2025

How The California Gold Rush Transformed San Francisco From A Quiet Port Town To A Bustling Metropolis

So many prospectors flocked to San Francisco during the gold rush in California that the city's population rose from 1,000 to 25,000 between 1848 and 1849.

By Austin Harvey • April 21, 2025

Renovations Reveal 200-Year-Old Doodles And Notes Stashed In The Walls Of A Former High School In Maine

During restorations at the historic Academy Building at the University of Southern Maine, construction workers recovered dozens of letters and drawings from students who attended high school in the building nearly 200 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 21, 2025

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Renovations Reveal 200-Year-Old Doodles And Notes Stashed In The Walls Of A Former High School In Maine

During restorations at the historic Academy Building at the University of Southern Maine, construction workers recovered dozens of letters and drawings from students who attended high school in the building nearly 200 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • April 21, 2025

The Full Story Of Heath Ledger’s Death — And His Tragic Final Hours

On January 22, 2008, Australian actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28. But that's just the start of the story.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 21, 2025

The Full Story Of Heath Ledger’s Death — And His Tragic Final Hours

On January 22, 2008, Australian actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose at age 28. But that's just the start of the story.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 21, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 20, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • April 20, 2025

The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 20, 2025

The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • April 20, 2025