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21 Of The Most Profound Malcolm X Quotes

The 1950s and 1960s tested the will of many who lived through them. As Cold War fears expanded the United States’ presence overseas, millions at home demanded the expansion of basic civil rights to all Americans. One of the key figures behind the domestic agitation was Malcolm X. In his...

By John Kuroski • May 17, 2016

21 Of The Most Profound Malcolm X Quotes

The 1950s and 1960s tested the will of many who lived through them. As Cold War fears expanded the United States’ presence overseas, millions at home demanded the expansion of basic civil rights to all Americans. One of the key figures behind the domestic agitation was Malcolm X. In his...

By John Kuroski • May 17, 2016

26 Wacky and Ornate Hat Creations Found at the Kentucky Derby

Though it’s one of the shortest sporting events in existence, what the Kentucky Derby lacks in length it makes up for in hats — lots and lots of hats. The long-established Southern tradition started with the vision of Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr, the bulder of Churchill Downs, the race’s...

By Savannah Cox • May 7, 2016

26 Wacky and Ornate Hat Creations Found at the Kentucky Derby

Though it’s one of the shortest sporting events in existence, what the Kentucky Derby lacks in length it makes up for in hats — lots and lots of hats. The long-established Southern tradition started with the vision of Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr, the bulder of Churchill Downs, the race’s...

By Savannah Cox • May 7, 2016

Everything You Know About Cinco De Mayo Is Dead Wrong

If you walk into just about any bar in the United States on May 5, chances are that someone in there will be celebrating “Mexican Independence Day.” Not only are these people likely drunk, they’re also wrong. In the words of Alfonso Sumano, Regional Director of the Mexican Tourism Board...

By Briana Jones • May 5, 2016

Everything You Know About Cinco De Mayo Is Dead Wrong

If you walk into just about any bar in the United States on May 5, chances are that someone in there will be celebrating “Mexican Independence Day.” Not only are these people likely drunk, they’re also wrong. In the words of Alfonso Sumano, Regional Director of the Mexican Tourism Board...

By Briana Jones • May 5, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 30, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 30, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 26, 2016

Shanghai Takes Street Art To Another Level

In a city of over 20 million, you're bound to come across some pretty stellar street art. Here's a sampling of the best Shanghai street art.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 20, 2016

Shanghai Takes Street Art To Another Level

In a city of over 20 million, you're bound to come across some pretty stellar street art. Here's a sampling of the best Shanghai street art.

By Erin Kelly • April 20, 2016

27 Harrowing Images From The 1830s’ Anti-Slavery Almanacs

The harrowing images in these 1830s anti-slavery almanacs helped reveal the brutality of slavery in the U.S. -- and helped end the practice.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 14, 2016

27 Harrowing Images From The 1830s’ Anti-Slavery Almanacs

The harrowing images in these 1830s anti-slavery almanacs helped reveal the brutality of slavery in the U.S. -- and helped end the practice.

By Erin Kelly • April 14, 2016

The Height Of Hippie Power: 55 Photos Of San Francisco In The 1960s

Experience 1960s San Francisco and the thousands who chased drugs, music, and the hippie dream.

By Alexander Baldwin • Apr 9, 2016

The Height Of Hippie Power: 55 Photos Of San Francisco In The 1960s

Experience 1960s San Francisco and the thousands who chased drugs, music, and the hippie dream.

By Alexander Baldwin • April 9, 2016

52 Photos Of The Enthralling Life Of Frida Kahlo

These Frida Kahlo photos prove that the renowned Mexican artist lived a painful yet profoundly influential life.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 5, 2016

52 Photos Of The Enthralling Life Of Frida Kahlo

These Frida Kahlo photos prove that the renowned Mexican artist lived a painful yet profoundly influential life.

By Erin Kelly • April 5, 2016

The Surprising History Of High Heels

High heels are more than just shoes: they’ve long been symbols of power, for women and men. About 72 percent of women will wear high heels at some point in their lives. While these shoes have become something of a metonym for femininity itself, you might be surprised to learn...

By Abby Norman • Mar 28, 2016

The Surprising History Of High Heels

High heels are more than just shoes: they’ve long been symbols of power, for women and men. About 72 percent of women will wear high heels at some point in their lives. While these shoes have become something of a metonym for femininity itself, you might be surprised to learn...

By Abby Norman • March 28, 2016