american history

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman • Mar 12, 2015

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman • March 12, 2015

These Pictures Of Vintage Detroit Will Surprise You

In spite of its infrastructure and landmarks, a city is not immortal. These vintage Detroit photos serve as a reminder of that.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 12, 2015

These Pictures Of Vintage Detroit Will Surprise You

In spite of its infrastructure and landmarks, a city is not immortal. These vintage Detroit photos serve as a reminder of that.

By Kiri Picone • March 12, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 2, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 2, 2015

Six Black Leaders In History You Don’t Know About, But Should

Before Black History Month is over, take some time to learn about these relatively unknown black leaders throughout American history.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 25, 2015

Six Black Leaders In History You Don’t Know About, But Should

Before Black History Month is over, take some time to learn about these relatively unknown black leaders throughout American history.

By Erin Kelly • February 25, 2015

The FBI’s COINTELPRO: The Most Extreme Trolling In History

In the modern age, celebrities, politicians and teen bloggers alike fall victim to anon hate: threatening, demeaning and often times aggressive communications via Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr messages. Long before the immediate anonymity of the internet, however, sending someone something hateful without identifying yourself as the sender was virtually impossible....

By Abby Norman • Feb 24, 2015

The FBI’s COINTELPRO: The Most Extreme Trolling In History

In the modern age, celebrities, politicians and teen bloggers alike fall victim to anon hate: threatening, demeaning and often times aggressive communications via Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr messages. Long before the immediate anonymity of the internet, however, sending someone something hateful without identifying yourself as the sender was virtually impossible....

By Abby Norman • February 24, 2015

Colored by Hand: Vintage Native American Photography

Hand-painted photographs possess a beauty all their own. Long before ‘selfies’ and even before the days of colored film (which wouldn’t truly arrive until the 1930s), people wanted to add a vibrant realism to their black and white photos. Over time, the process really grew into a true art form,...

By Erin Kelly • Feb 22, 2015

Colored by Hand: Vintage Native American Photography

Hand-painted photographs possess a beauty all their own. Long before ‘selfies’ and even before the days of colored film (which wouldn’t truly arrive until the 1930s), people wanted to add a vibrant realism to their black and white photos. Over time, the process really grew into a true art form,...

By Erin Kelly • February 22, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • Feb 11, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • February 11, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • Jan 4, 2015

Vintage Las Vegas: From Humble City To Desert Metropolis

Before towering hotels and brightly lit casinos covered the strip, vintage Las Vegas was a humble gambling town in the middle of the desert.

By Kiri Picone • January 4, 2015

The 10 Most Iconic Wild West Figures

The Wild West might be long gone, but it has left us with a slew of iconic figures that still remain incredibly popular to this day. Lawmen, outlaws, frontiersmen, pioneers, the Old West had it all. If there is something that the West was good at, it was taking a...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2014

The 10 Most Iconic Wild West Figures

The Wild West might be long gone, but it has left us with a slew of iconic figures that still remain incredibly popular to this day. Lawmen, outlaws, frontiersmen, pioneers, the Old West had it all. If there is something that the West was good at, it was taking a...

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2014

Life For High Society In The 1930s: No Time For Depression

With income inequality as high today as it was in the 1930s, high society of the past presents a not-too-different vision of our divided present.

By Susan Sims • Dec 12, 2014

Life For High Society In The 1930s: No Time For Depression

With income inequality as high today as it was in the 1930s, high society of the past presents a not-too-different vision of our divided present.

By Susan Sims • December 12, 2014

Bombs, Fat Cats, And Charlie Chaplin: Here’s What Wall Street Looked Like In The Early 20th Century

One of the most revered and reviled streets in the world, Wall Street has shaped the course of modern history. Here's a look at its early days.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 4, 2014

Bombs, Fat Cats, And Charlie Chaplin: Here’s What Wall Street Looked Like In The Early 20th Century

One of the most revered and reviled streets in the world, Wall Street has shaped the course of modern history. Here's a look at its early days.

By All That's Interesting • December 4, 2014