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Freed Slave, Boxer, Entrepreneur: The Story Of The First Black Celeb Athlete, Bill Richmond

Born into slavery, Bill Richmond managed to get to England where the free man became the country's biggest and potentially first, African-American athletic celeb.

By William DeLong • Mar 11, 2019

Freed Slave, Boxer, Entrepreneur: The Story Of The First Black Celeb Athlete, Bill Richmond

Born into slavery, Bill Richmond managed to get to England where the free man became the country's biggest and potentially first, African-American athletic celeb.

By William DeLong • March 11, 2019

Theresa Kachindamoto Terminated 850 Child Marriages During Her Time As Senior Chief In Malawi

Since Theresa Kachindamoto's time as senior chief in the Dedza district of Malawi, the country has increased the legal age of marriage consent from 15 to 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 8, 2019

Theresa Kachindamoto Terminated 850 Child Marriages During Her Time As Senior Chief In Malawi

Since Theresa Kachindamoto's time as senior chief in the Dedza district of Malawi, the country has increased the legal age of marriage consent from 15 to 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 8, 2019

Born Female And Transitioned To Male, Jareth Nebula Now Identifies As A Genderless Alien

In an attempt to find their identity, Jareth Nebula initially transitioned from female to male — but it didn't suffice.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 7, 2019

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Born Female And Transitioned To Male, Jareth Nebula Now Identifies As A Genderless Alien

In an attempt to find their identity, Jareth Nebula initially transitioned from female to male — but it didn't suffice.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 7, 2019

Glamour, Gangsters, And Racism: 30 Photos Inside Harlem’s Infamous Cotton Club

The Cotton Club had a reputation for catapulting famous careers, but history has a way of glossing over the cabaret's social transgressions.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 6, 2019

Glamour, Gangsters, And Racism: 30 Photos Inside Harlem’s Infamous Cotton Club

The Cotton Club had a reputation for catapulting famous careers, but history has a way of glossing over the cabaret's social transgressions.

By Erin Kelly • March 6, 2019

Researchers Uncover 1,000-Year-Old Mayan Artifacts 80 Feet Beneath Ancient Ruins

The ritual space will help to rewrite the story of Chichén Itzá — and ultimately what we know about the history of the Mayans.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 6, 2019

Researchers Uncover 1,000-Year-Old Mayan Artifacts 80 Feet Beneath Ancient Ruins

The ritual space will help to rewrite the story of Chichén Itzá — and ultimately what we know about the history of the Mayans.

By Erin Kelly • March 6, 2019

44 Disturbing Pictures Of China’s Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution was one of the bloodiest eras in China's history in which 1.5 million people died — and it lasted but 10 years.

By Mark Oliver • Mar 5, 2019

44 Disturbing Pictures Of China’s Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution was one of the bloodiest eras in China's history in which 1.5 million people died — and it lasted but 10 years.

By Mark Oliver • March 5, 2019

Indian Elephant Wrangler Crushed To Death After He Beats The Animal, Slips, And It Sits Down On Him

The entire incident was captured by security cameras and is currently being investigated.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 5, 2019

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Indian Elephant Wrangler Crushed To Death After He Beats The Animal, Slips, And It Sits Down On Him

The entire incident was captured by security cameras and is currently being investigated.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 5, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena • Feb 25, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena • February 25, 2019

Resurfaced Playboy Interview With John Wayne Extolls Racism, Homophobia, And White Supremacy

John Wayne's legacy as the white, conservative Western hero of the 1950s included stances inherent to those attributes: racial superiority, homophobia, and revulsion at the changing landscape.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 21, 2019

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Resurfaced Playboy Interview With John Wayne Extolls Racism, Homophobia, And White Supremacy

John Wayne's legacy as the white, conservative Western hero of the 1950s included stances inherent to those attributes: racial superiority, homophobia, and revulsion at the changing landscape.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 21, 2019

How The Hays Code Censored Hollywood But Led To The Golden Age Of Film

The Hays Code, inspired by Catholic dogma, attempted to — and succeeded in — censoring Hollywood films for nearly three decades.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 19, 2019

How The Hays Code Censored Hollywood But Led To The Golden Age Of Film

The Hays Code, inspired by Catholic dogma, attempted to — and succeeded in — censoring Hollywood films for nearly three decades.

By Andrew Milne • February 19, 2019