American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Inside City Hall Station, New York City’s Beautiful And Abandoned Subway Station

The station was the most opulent and beautiful that New York had to offer. It was also the most impractical.

By Katie Serena May 2, 2018

Inside City Hall Station, New York City’s Beautiful And Abandoned Subway Station

The station was the most opulent and beautiful that New York had to offer. It was also the most impractical.

By Katie Serena May 2, 2018

Ernest Withers Photographed Iconic Civil Rights Leaders – Then Passed Info On Them To The FBI

Ernest Withers made a name for himself as an iconic Civil Rights photographer. But, within the FBI, he made a name for himself as a reliable informant.

By Gina Dimuro May 1, 2018

Ernest Withers Photographed Iconic Civil Rights Leaders – Then Passed Info On Them To The FBI

Ernest Withers made a name for himself as an iconic Civil Rights photographer. But, within the FBI, he made a name for himself as a reliable informant.

By Gina Dimuro May 1, 2018

This Teenager Went To The Electric Chair Twice – But Was He Really Guilty?

WIllie Francis was sentenced to death by electric chair, but a drunken executioner's misstep resulted in a painful shock, but a miraculous survival.

By Daniel Rennie Apr 30, 2018

This Teenager Went To The Electric Chair Twice – But Was He Really Guilty?

WIllie Francis was sentenced to death by electric chair, but a drunken executioner's misstep resulted in a painful shock, but a miraculous survival.

By Daniel Rennie April 30, 2018

Was Johnny Frank Garrett A Sadistic Nun-Killer Or An Innocent Man Put To Death?

Two questions remain in Johnny Frank Garrett's case: did he commit the crime he was charged with and were his infamous final words actually said?

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 26, 2018

Was Johnny Frank Garrett A Sadistic Nun-Killer Or An Innocent Man Put To Death?

Two questions remain in Johnny Frank Garrett's case: did he commit the crime he was charged with and were his infamous final words actually said?

By Kara Goldfarb April 26, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong Apr 24, 2018

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

By William DeLong April 24, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2018

The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best

Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2018

Larry Thorne: The Nazi SS Officer Who Became A U.S. Green Beret

How Larry Thorne went from Nazi to U.S. Army hero while building one of the most famed legacies in the history of modern warfare.

By John Kuroski Apr 20, 2018

Larry Thorne: The Nazi SS Officer Who Became A U.S. Green Beret

How Larry Thorne went from Nazi to U.S. Army hero while building one of the most famed legacies in the history of modern warfare.

By John Kuroski April 20, 2018

Viola Liuzzo Was Killed By A Car Full Of Klansmen – And One Of Them Was Working For The FBI

Viola Liuzzo drove from Detroit to Alabama to march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was gunned down by the KKK before she could make it home — and the FBI tried to blame her.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 17, 2018

Viola Liuzzo Was Killed By A Car Full Of Klansmen – And One Of Them Was Working For The FBI

Viola Liuzzo drove from Detroit to Alabama to march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was gunned down by the KKK before she could make it home — and the FBI tried to blame her.

By Gina Dimuro April 17, 2018