american history

44 Glamorous Photos Of Dolly Parton, Country Music’s Greatest Diva

From Nashville to Hollywood, these Dolly Parton pictures prove that this one-of-a-kind icon has remained amazing throughout her 50 years in the spotlight.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 7, 2024

44 Glamorous Photos Of Dolly Parton, Country Music’s Greatest Diva

From Nashville to Hollywood, these Dolly Parton pictures prove that this one-of-a-kind icon has remained amazing throughout her 50 years in the spotlight.

By Erin Kelly • March 7, 2024

25 Photos Of Norma Jeane Mortenson Before She Became Marilyn Monroe

Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane Mortenson: a curly-haired brunette who never imagined she would be more than a housewife.

By Mark Oliver • Mar 6, 2024

25 Photos Of Norma Jeane Mortenson Before She Became Marilyn Monroe

Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane Mortenson: a curly-haired brunette who never imagined she would be more than a housewife.

By Mark Oliver • March 6, 2024

Meet Don Gorske, The Man Who Holds The Guinness World Record For Eating The Most Big Macs

Don Gorske is the "ultimate Big Mac fan" and has eaten more than 34,000 of the McDonald's burgers since 1972.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 5, 2024

Meet Don Gorske, The Man Who Holds The Guinness World Record For Eating The Most Big Macs

Don Gorske is the "ultimate Big Mac fan" and has eaten more than 34,000 of the McDonald's burgers since 1972.

By Austin Harvey • March 5, 2024

How 17-Year-Old Rachel Scott’s Death At Columbine Made Her A National Martyr

Eric Harris allegedly shot Columbine victim Rachel Scott because she said yes when he asked her if she believed in God — but the evidence doesn't support this claim.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 2, 2024

How 17-Year-Old Rachel Scott’s Death At Columbine Made Her A National Martyr

Eric Harris allegedly shot Columbine victim Rachel Scott because she said yes when he asked her if she believed in God — but the evidence doesn't support this claim.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 2, 2024

This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 1, 2024

News

This Week In History News, Feb. 25 – Mar. 2

Porridge-covered Stone Age pot unearthed in Germany, colonial armor discovered in Maryland, ancient bronze hand inscribed with mysterious writing found in Spain.

By All That's Interesting • March 1, 2024

How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 1, 2024

How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 1, 2024

How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine’s Biggest Myths

Cassie Bernall was supposedly killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but she had actually been mistaken for fellow student Valeen Schnurr.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 1, 2024

How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine’s Biggest Myths

Cassie Bernall was supposedly killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but she had actually been mistaken for fellow student Valeen Schnurr.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 1, 2024

The Full Story Of Thomas Hagan And The Assassination Of Malcolm X

A former Nation of Islam member, Thomas Hagan was the only man who admitted to killing Malcolm X in 1965 — but he had several accomplices.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2024

The Full Story Of Thomas Hagan And The Assassination Of Malcolm X

A former Nation of Islam member, Thomas Hagan was the only man who admitted to killing Malcolm X in 1965 — but he had several accomplices.

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2024

Rare Piece Of Metal Armor Unearthed At 17th-Century Colonial Fort In Maryland

The metal tasset would have connected to a breastplate and been worn over the thigh as part of a larger piece of body armor.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 28, 2024

News

Rare Piece Of Metal Armor Unearthed At 17th-Century Colonial Fort In Maryland

The metal tasset would have connected to a breastplate and been worn over the thigh as part of a larger piece of body armor.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 28, 2024

Inside Angelo Bruno’s Long Reign And Gruesome Death

Angelo Bruno transformed the Philadelphia mob into a booming criminal operation, but did he also have a hand in the mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa?

By Hannah McKennett • Feb 27, 2024

Inside Angelo Bruno’s Long Reign And Gruesome Death

Angelo Bruno transformed the Philadelphia mob into a booming criminal operation, but did he also have a hand in the mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa?

By Hannah McKennett • February 27, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Layne Staley’s Death And The Speedball Overdose That Caused It

After a long struggle with drug addiction, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died of a speedball overdose on April 5, 2002 — but his body wasn't discovered for two weeks.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 26, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Layne Staley’s Death And The Speedball Overdose That Caused It

After a long struggle with drug addiction, Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley died of a speedball overdose on April 5, 2002 — but his body wasn't discovered for two weeks.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 26, 2024

Why There’s More Than One Answer To How Old Is America

The United States may have been founded on July 4, 1776, but Indigenous people have lived in the territory for tens of thousands of years.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 26, 2024

Why There’s More Than One Answer To How Old Is America

The United States may have been founded on July 4, 1776, but Indigenous people have lived in the territory for tens of thousands of years.

By Austin Harvey • February 26, 2024