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44 Vintage Photos Of Christmas In The 1980s, Before The Rise Of Amazon And Social Media

From Teddy Ruxpin and Rubik's Cubes to mail order catalogs and holiday films that are now considered classics, relive the magic of Christmas in the '80s.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 25, 2025

44 Vintage Photos Of Christmas In The 1980s, Before The Rise Of Amazon And Social Media

From Teddy Ruxpin and Rubik's Cubes to mail order catalogs and holiday films that are now considered classics, relive the magic of Christmas in the '80s.

By Austin Harvey • December 25, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2025

From Jackie Kennedy’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’ Tree To Mr. T In A Santa Costume, See 33 Vintage Photos Of White House Christmases

These historic photos capture the holiday spirit of the White House — and show how Christmas celebrations there have changed over the years.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2025

A Painting Of George Washington That Inspired His Portrait On The $1 Bill Is Heading To Auction

The portrait, which was commissioned by James Madison in 1804 and painted by Gilbert Stuart, is expected to sell for between $500,000 and $1 million.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 23, 2025

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A Painting Of George Washington That Inspired His Portrait On The $1 Bill Is Heading To Auction

The portrait, which was commissioned by James Madison in 1804 and painted by Gilbert Stuart, is expected to sell for between $500,000 and $1 million.

By Ainsley Brown • December 23, 2025

How Lynndie England Became The ‘Poster Child’ Of Abu Ghraib Prison

Though Lynndie England wasn't the only American soldier mistreating detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, she stood out thanks to the infamous photos of her tormenting naked prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 22, 2025

How Lynndie England Became The ‘Poster Child’ Of Abu Ghraib Prison

Though Lynndie England wasn't the only American soldier mistreating detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, she stood out thanks to the infamous photos of her tormenting naked prisoners.

By Austin Harvey • December 22, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Anna Strong, The Woman Who May Have Spied For George Washington

Purportedly a member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, Anna Strong helped pass on intelligence about British troop movements during the American Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Anna Strong, The Woman Who May Have Spied For George Washington

Purportedly a member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, Anna Strong helped pass on intelligence about British troop movements during the American Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 16, 2025

33 Of The Most Famous Newspaper Front Pages From History

These memorable headlines capture some of the most important historical events, from John F. Kennedy's assassination to the Titanic sinking to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 16, 2025

Schlitzie: The Sideshow ‘Pinhead’ With Microcephaly Who Audiences Called ‘Cretin’ And ‘Moron’

Made famous in the 1932 film Freaks, Schlitzie performed in most of the major circuses of the early 20th century after being sold into the business when he was just a child.

By William DeLong • Dec 14, 2025

Schlitzie: The Sideshow ‘Pinhead’ With Microcephaly Who Audiences Called ‘Cretin’ And ‘Moron’

Made famous in the 1932 film Freaks, Schlitzie performed in most of the major circuses of the early 20th century after being sold into the business when he was just a child.

By William DeLong • December 14, 2025

33 Photos Of Deadheads — And The Countercultural History Behind The Subculture

Ever since the Grateful Dead debuted in the 1960s, they've counted a massive following of enthusiastic fans, the most devoted of which are known as Deadheads.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 14, 2025

33 Photos Of Deadheads — And The Countercultural History Behind The Subculture

Ever since the Grateful Dead debuted in the 1960s, they've counted a massive following of enthusiastic fans, the most devoted of which are known as Deadheads.

By Austin Harvey • December 14, 2025

Inside The Tragic Stories Of The Eight U.S. Presidents Who Have Died In Office

Four presidents have been assassinated, beginning with Abraham Lincoln in 1865, while others have died from heart attacks, strokes, and bacterial infections.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 9, 2025

Inside The Tragic Stories Of The Eight U.S. Presidents Who Have Died In Office

Four presidents have been assassinated, beginning with Abraham Lincoln in 1865, while others have died from heart attacks, strokes, and bacterial infections.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 9, 2025

Archaeologists In Virginia Have Uncovered Long-Lost Native American Settlements Described By John Smith In 1608

Thousands of Indigenous artifacts found along the Rappahannock River provide physical evidence of the villages written about by English explorer John Smith in 1608.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In Virginia Have Uncovered Long-Lost Native American Settlements Described By John Smith In 1608

Thousands of Indigenous artifacts found along the Rappahannock River provide physical evidence of the villages written about by English explorer John Smith in 1608.

By Austin Harvey • December 9, 2025