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The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 3, 2021

The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver • December 3, 2021

How The Ashanti Empire Became One Of The Most Powerful Kingdoms In Pre-Colonial Africa

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ashanti Empire ruled over much of modern-day Ghana — and tirelessly fought back against British colonization.

By Morgan Dunn • Dec 2, 2021

How The Ashanti Empire Became One Of The Most Powerful Kingdoms In Pre-Colonial Africa

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ashanti Empire ruled over much of modern-day Ghana — and tirelessly fought back against British colonization.

By Morgan Dunn • December 2, 2021

Meet Big Nose Kate, The Tough-As-Nails Lover Of Wild West Outlaw Doc Holliday

Around 1877, Doc Holliday met Big Nose Kate at a saloon in Texas — and embarked on a decade-long love affair that saw the couple in violent fights, shootouts, and behind bars.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 30, 2021

Meet Big Nose Kate, The Tough-As-Nails Lover Of Wild West Outlaw Doc Holliday

Around 1877, Doc Holliday met Big Nose Kate at a saloon in Texas — and embarked on a decade-long love affair that saw the couple in violent fights, shootouts, and behind bars.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 30, 2021

The Meaning Behind ‘Strange Fruit,’ Billie Holiday’s Tragic Ballad

First made famous by Holiday in 1939, "Strange Fruit" protested the mass lynchings of Black people across the American South.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2021

The Meaning Behind ‘Strange Fruit,’ Billie Holiday’s Tragic Ballad

First made famous by Holiday in 1939, "Strange Fruit" protested the mass lynchings of Black people across the American South.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2021

Stunning Native American Masks Of The Early 20th Century

Whether gorgeous or terrifying, these Native American masks reveal a group of cultures on the verge of disappearing forever.

By John Kuroski • Nov 25, 2021

Stunning Native American Masks Of The Early 20th Century

Whether gorgeous or terrifying, these Native American masks reveal a group of cultures on the verge of disappearing forever.

By John Kuroski • November 25, 2021

44 Striking Portraits Of Native American Culture In The Early 20th Century

Edward Curtis' portraits documented Native American culture in the early 1900s — as reservations and assimilation threatened to destroy it forever.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Nov 25, 2021

44 Striking Portraits Of Native American Culture In The Early 20th Century

Edward Curtis' portraits documented Native American culture in the early 1900s — as reservations and assimilation threatened to destroy it forever.

By Elisabeth Sherman • November 25, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 24, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 24, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 21, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro • November 21, 2021

How Bushidō Went From An Ancient Samurai Code To A Modern Set Of Japanese Virtues

For centuries, Japanese samurai adhered to bushidō, a strict code of honor that emphasized loyalty and honor to country and family. And it still influences Japanese culture today.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 20, 2021

How Bushidō Went From An Ancient Samurai Code To A Modern Set Of Japanese Virtues

For centuries, Japanese samurai adhered to bushidō, a strict code of honor that emphasized loyalty and honor to country and family. And it still influences Japanese culture today.

By Morgan Dunn • November 20, 2021

‘Lost’ Sun Temple From 4,500 Years Ago Discovered In Egypt — Beneath A Newer One

The mud-brick temple discovered in Abu Ghurab dates back to the mid 25th century BCE and is likely one of six sun temples mentioned in ancient Egypt inscriptions.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2021

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‘Lost’ Sun Temple From 4,500 Years Ago Discovered In Egypt — Beneath A Newer One

The mud-brick temple discovered in Abu Ghurab dates back to the mid 25th century BCE and is likely one of six sun temples mentioned in ancient Egypt inscriptions.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2021