American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

This Week In History, July 9 – 15

Civil War daughter speaks out on Confederate monuments, two famous serial killers may have been the same person, footage of Japan's WWII forced prostitution comes to light, monks find prescription from the father of medicine, scientists bring ancient family back to life.

By All That's Interesting Jul 14, 2017

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This Week In History, July 9 – 15

By All That's Interesting July 14, 2017

See Inside The Declassified C.I.A. Torture Manual From The Cold War

The C.I.A. has a long history of violating human rights and generally doing just about whatever they want in order to achieve their goals. And one of the most egregious examples of the C.I.A.’s disregard for human rights comes in the form of 1963’s KUBARK handbook. This manual explains how...

By Gabe Paoletti Jul 13, 2017

See Inside The Declassified C.I.A. Torture Manual From The Cold War

By Gabe Paoletti July 13, 2017

33 Iconic Guests Of The Ed Sullivan Show In Photos

The Ed Sullivan Show occupied the exact same weekly time slot on CBS for more than two decades between the late 1940s and early 1970s, a remarkable feat in any age, and one that looks especially remarkable in our current era of streaming. Far more famous than Ed Sullivan himself...

By Kellen Perry Jul 12, 2017

33 Iconic Guests Of The Ed Sullivan Show In Photos

By Kellen Perry July 12, 2017

Wine Older Than United States Found In New Jersey Museum

Found behind a wall in a museum, one bottle dates back to 1769.

By All That's Interesting Jul 12, 2017

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Wine Older Than United States Found In New Jersey Museum

Found behind a wall in a museum, one bottle dates back to 1769.

By All That's Interesting July 12, 2017

Jack The Ripper And H.H. Holmes Were The Same Person, Suggests Ancestor

A great-great grandson of American serial killer H.H. Holmes says that his ancestor was Jack the Ripper.

By Gabe Paoletti Jul 11, 2017

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Jack The Ripper And H.H. Holmes Were The Same Person, Suggests Ancestor

A great-great grandson of American serial killer H.H. Holmes says that his ancestor was Jack the Ripper.

By Gabe Paoletti July 11, 2017

The Daughter Of A Civil War Soldier Weighs In On Confederate Symbols

Fewer than 35 of these sons and daughters are known to be alive today, and one weighed in on the debate on Confederate statues.

By All That's Interesting Jul 10, 2017

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The Daughter Of A Civil War Soldier Weighs In On Confederate Symbols

Fewer than 35 of these sons and daughters are known to be alive today, and one weighed in on the debate on Confederate statues.

By All That's Interesting July 10, 2017

This Week In History, July 2 – 8

Photo shows Amelia Earhart alive after crash, tattooed mummy recreated, Aztec skull tower discovered, Emmett Till memorial destroyed, Congressman films promo in Nazi gas chamber.

By All That's Interesting Jul 7, 2017

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This Week In History, July 2 – 8

Photo shows Amelia Earhart alive after crash, tattooed mummy recreated, Aztec skull tower discovered, Emmett Till memorial destroyed, Congressman films promo in Nazi gas chamber.

By All That's Interesting July 7, 2017