american history

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

When Col. Henry Ludington needed someone to rouse his militiamen before the British arrived, he called upon his 16-year-old daughter, Sybil Ludington.

By William DeLong • Mar 29, 2018

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

When Col. Henry Ludington needed someone to rouse his militiamen before the British arrived, he called upon his 16-year-old daughter, Sybil Ludington.

By William DeLong • March 29, 2018

How Albert Pike Went From Masonic Teacher To Satanic Devil-Worshipper

Albert Pike's Masonic writings were taken out of context by an anti-Freemason author who made him out to be an occultist who regularly practiced summoning the devil.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 29, 2018

How Albert Pike Went From Masonic Teacher To Satanic Devil-Worshipper

Albert Pike's Masonic writings were taken out of context by an anti-Freemason author who made him out to be an occultist who regularly practiced summoning the devil.

By Gina Dimuro • March 29, 2018

Sable Starr Lived A Wild Life As A Groupie, Until One Rocker Pushed Her Too Far

The life of Sable Starr seemed glamorous from the outside, but before long the child groupie found it to be more than she could handle.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 28, 2018

Sable Starr Lived A Wild Life As A Groupie, Until One Rocker Pushed Her Too Far

The life of Sable Starr seemed glamorous from the outside, but before long the child groupie found it to be more than she could handle.

By Wyatt Redd • March 28, 2018

The Wild Twists And Turns Of The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse [VIDEO]

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge swung and swung until it couldn't swing anymore.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 28, 2018

The Wild Twists And Turns Of The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse [VIDEO]

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge swung and swung until it couldn't swing anymore.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 28, 2018

The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Alan Freed — “Father Of Rock And Roll”

Alan Freed, the "father of rock 'n' roll," didn't just come onto the scene during a new era. He helped define it.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 27, 2018

The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Alan Freed — “Father Of Rock And Roll”

Alan Freed, the "father of rock 'n' roll," didn't just come onto the scene during a new era. He helped define it.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 27, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 26, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • March 26, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong • Mar 24, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong • March 24, 2018

The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

Christine Collins spent 36 years searching for her son Walter after his mysterious disappearance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 22, 2018

The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

Christine Collins spent 36 years searching for her son Walter after his mysterious disappearance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 22, 2018

29 Monterey Pop Festival Photos That Epitomize The “Summer Of Love”

Experience the Monterey Pop Festival that saw Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and 200,000 fans come together to define a generation, pave the way for Woodstock, and change American music and culture forever.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2018

29 Monterey Pop Festival Photos That Epitomize The “Summer Of Love”

Experience the Monterey Pop Festival that saw Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and 200,000 fans come together to define a generation, pave the way for Woodstock, and change American music and culture forever.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2018

Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer made history when she entered the Boston Marathon in 1974, as the first woman ever to do so. But during the race, several officials tried to stop her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 16, 2018

Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer made history when she entered the Boston Marathon in 1974, as the first woman ever to do so. But during the race, several officials tried to stop her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 16, 2018