american history

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Aug 28, 2013

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • August 28, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jul 30, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • July 30, 2013

The History Of America’s Defunct Baseball Teams

Defunct Baseball Teams No. 1: Providence Grays When baseball was first organized in the late 19th century, the majority of its fans lived in the northeast region of the country. At one point, there were five teams in southern New England, and another five in New York state. But before...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 16, 2013

The History Of America’s Defunct Baseball Teams

Defunct Baseball Teams No. 1: Providence Grays When baseball was first organized in the late 19th century, the majority of its fans lived in the northeast region of the country. At one point, there were five teams in southern New England, and another five in New York state. But before...

By All That's Interesting • July 16, 2013

37 Vintage Library Ads That Perfectly Capture The Joys Of Reading

As public libraries began popping up across America in the early 1900s, these posters encouraged people to take advantage of their new resources.

By All That's Interesting • May 31, 2013

37 Vintage Library Ads That Perfectly Capture The Joys Of Reading

As public libraries began popping up across America in the early 1900s, these posters encouraged people to take advantage of their new resources.

By All That's Interesting • May 31, 2013

7 American Folk Heroes The History Books Shouldn’t Have Left Out

Whether standing up for their rights or jumping off Niagara Falls in a barrel, these folk heroes lived their lives to the fullest.

By Alexander Baldwin • Apr 10, 2013

7 American Folk Heroes The History Books Shouldn’t Have Left Out

Whether standing up for their rights or jumping off Niagara Falls in a barrel, these folk heroes lived their lives to the fullest.

By Alexander Baldwin • April 10, 2013

A Brief History Of The Hippies, The 1960s Movement That Changed America

An intriguing look inside the hippie movement, the 1960s counterculture that brought peace, drugs, and free love across the United States.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 4, 2013

A Brief History Of The Hippies, The 1960s Movement That Changed America

An intriguing look inside the hippie movement, the 1960s counterculture that brought peace, drugs, and free love across the United States.

By Savannah Cox • April 4, 2013

The Story Of Ishi, The “Last” Native American

Ishi emerged from the forests of California in 1911, nearly 40 years after the world thought his people had disappeared from the earth.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 10, 2013

The Story Of Ishi, The “Last” Native American

Ishi emerged from the forests of California in 1911, nearly 40 years after the world thought his people had disappeared from the earth.

By All That's Interesting • February 10, 2013

The Ten Most Iconic LIFE Magazine Photos

LIFE Magazine, an American magazine published from 1936 to 2000, rose to prominence as a weekly periodical that was the first to focus on photojournalism. Though it is no longer published, the photos and history of LIFE are available on Time’s website. In the post below, we look at the...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 14, 2012

The Ten Most Iconic LIFE Magazine Photos

LIFE Magazine, an American magazine published from 1936 to 2000, rose to prominence as a weekly periodical that was the first to focus on photojournalism. Though it is no longer published, the photos and history of LIFE are available on Time’s website. In the post below, we look at the...

By All That's Interesting • December 14, 2012

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 23, 2012

The Inspired Stahl House

Oft cited a minimalist masterpiece, the Stahl House exists today thanks to the ingenue of architect Pierre Koenig and the perseverance of his clients, the Stahls.

By Savannah Cox • October 23, 2012

The Evolution Of New York City And Its Towering Skyline

New York City's skyline is as complex, diverse and changing as the population that inhabits its buildings day in and day out.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 28, 2012

The Evolution Of New York City And Its Towering Skyline

New York City's skyline is as complex, diverse and changing as the population that inhabits its buildings day in and day out.

By Savannah Cox • July 28, 2012