american history

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 20, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 20, 2016

Who Killed Mary Pinchot Meyer?

See why the mysterious murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, JFK's bombshell, CIA-affiliated mistress have fascinated sleuths for decades.

By Abby Norman • Sep 17, 2016

Who Killed Mary Pinchot Meyer?

See why the mysterious murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, JFK's bombshell, CIA-affiliated mistress have fascinated sleuths for decades.

By Abby Norman • September 17, 2016

What Immigrant Life Looked Like In Early 20th Century America

Forty striking historical photographs of what life was like for immigrants after they arrived in America in the 1900s.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 14, 2016

What Immigrant Life Looked Like In Early 20th Century America

Forty striking historical photographs of what life was like for immigrants after they arrived in America in the 1900s.

By All That's Interesting • September 14, 2016

Everything You Don’t Know About The March On Washington

The March on Washington: why John F. Kennedy opposed it, why Martin Luther King Jr. almost didn't "have a dream," and everything else your history teacher never told you.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 27, 2016

Everything You Don’t Know About The March On Washington

The March on Washington: why John F. Kennedy opposed it, why Martin Luther King Jr. almost didn't "have a dream," and everything else your history teacher never told you.

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 27, 2016

Old New York Before The Skyscrapers In 39 Vintage Photos

These fascinating photos of old New York reveal what the city looked like before towering buildings dominated the skyline.

By Savannah Cox • Aug 22, 2016

Old New York Before The Skyscrapers In 39 Vintage Photos

These fascinating photos of old New York reveal what the city looked like before towering buildings dominated the skyline.

By Savannah Cox • August 22, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 19, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 19, 2016

27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York

A look inside how punk music emerged from the depths of 1970s and 1980s New York City in twenty-seven candid photographs.

By Alexander Baldwin • Aug 11, 2016

27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York

A look inside how punk music emerged from the depths of 1970s and 1980s New York City in twenty-seven candid photographs.

By Alexander Baldwin • August 11, 2016

The True Story Of The Nagasaki Bombing And Why It Almost Didn’t Happen

Three days after the devastation of Hiroshima, U.S. forces carried out the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The attack killed 70,000 in an instant and remains fiercely debated to this day.

By Abby Norman • Aug 9, 2016

The True Story Of The Nagasaki Bombing And Why It Almost Didn’t Happen

Three days after the devastation of Hiroshima, U.S. forces carried out the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The attack killed 70,000 in an instant and remains fiercely debated to this day.

By Abby Norman • August 9, 2016

Here’s How People Attempted To Deny Women The Right To Vote

As the 2016 election draws closer and Hillary Clinton gets her chance to become America’s first female president, it’s easy to — as Michelle Obama recently noted — “take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.” But there was a time, not even 100 years...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 6, 2016

Here’s How People Attempted To Deny Women The Right To Vote

As the 2016 election draws closer and Hillary Clinton gets her chance to become America’s first female president, it’s easy to — as Michelle Obama recently noted — “take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.” But there was a time, not even 100 years...

By All That's Interesting • August 6, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 28, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 28, 2016