American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne gone so badly he sent two men to pose as FBI agents to take him down.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 10, 2018

Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne gone so badly he sent two men to pose as FBI agents to take him down.

By Gina Dimuro April 10, 2018

That Time Hulk Hogan Bodyslammed André The Giant [VIDEO]

Hulk Hogan bodyslamming André the Giant was heard around the world. But, how did the biggest match in wrestling history come together?

By All That's Interesting Apr 10, 2018

That Time Hulk Hogan Bodyslammed André The Giant [VIDEO]

Hulk Hogan bodyslamming André the Giant was heard around the world. But, how did the biggest match in wrestling history come together?

By All That's Interesting April 10, 2018

These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century

Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue.

By Katie Serena Apr 9, 2018

These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century

Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue.

By Katie Serena April 9, 2018

Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Despite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 9, 2018

Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Despite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools.

By Gina Dimuro April 9, 2018

Inside The Creation And Detonation Of ‘Little Boy,’ The First Atomic Bomb Used In Warfare

"Little Boy" weighed as much as a car and exploded with the force of 15,000 tons of TNT over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 80,000 people almost instantly.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 9, 2018

Inside The Creation And Detonation Of ‘Little Boy,’ The First Atomic Bomb Used In Warfare

"Little Boy" weighed as much as a car and exploded with the force of 15,000 tons of TNT over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 80,000 people almost instantly.

By Marco Margaritoff April 9, 2018

33 Historical Aerial Photos Of The World’s Great Cities

These historical aerial images of New York, Paris, London, and others reveal the planet's most astounding cities like you've never seen them before.

By Katie Serena Apr 6, 2018

33 Historical Aerial Photos Of The World’s Great Cities

These historical aerial images of New York, Paris, London, and others reveal the planet's most astounding cities like you've never seen them before.

By Katie Serena April 6, 2018

The Tragic History Of John Pemberton — The Man Who Invented Coca-Cola

If John Pemberton was never in the American Civil War, he would never have become addicted to morphine and we wouldn't have Coca-Cola.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 6, 2018

The Tragic History Of John Pemberton — The Man Who Invented Coca-Cola

If John Pemberton was never in the American Civil War, he would never have become addicted to morphine and we wouldn't have Coca-Cola.

By Marco Margaritoff April 6, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 4, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro April 4, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 2, 2018

How Alvin York Went From Pacifist To Decorated War Hero

Alvin York's moral code was strictly anti-violence. When he was forced to enlist in the army, he had to weigh his religious beliefs against his duty as a draftee.

By Kara Goldfarb April 2, 2018