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How Pardoning A Thanksgiving Turkey Became An Annual Tradition In The White House

George H. W. Bush was the first U.S. president to formally pardon a turkey, but the heartwarming tradition of sparing birds from the White House holiday table goes back much further than 1989.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 27, 2024

How Pardoning A Thanksgiving Turkey Became An Annual Tradition In The White House

George H. W. Bush was the first U.S. president to formally pardon a turkey, but the heartwarming tradition of sparing birds from the White House holiday table goes back much further than 1989.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 27, 2024

Inside The Surprising History Of Totem Poles, The Indigenous Cultural Icons Of The Pacific Northwest

Totem poles serve a wide variety of purposes for the Indigenous groups that carve them, from illustrating a family's lineage to ridiculing people who have wronged the tribe.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 26, 2024

Inside The Surprising History Of Totem Poles, The Indigenous Cultural Icons Of The Pacific Northwest

Totem poles serve a wide variety of purposes for the Indigenous groups that carve them, from illustrating a family's lineage to ridiculing people who have wronged the tribe.

By Amber Morgan • November 26, 2024

44 Gilded Age Photos That Reveal The Stark Wealth Inequality Of The Era

Coined by Mark Twain, the term "Gilded Age" described the glittering yet corrupt era that defined turn-of-the-century America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 20, 2024

44 Gilded Age Photos That Reveal The Stark Wealth Inequality Of The Era

Coined by Mark Twain, the term "Gilded Age" described the glittering yet corrupt era that defined turn-of-the-century America.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 20, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 20, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • November 20, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • November 17, 2024

Scientists Have Discovered The Single Largest Coral Organism On Earth Near The Solomon Islands

Measuring 111 feet wide, 104 feet long, and 15 feet high, the biggest coral in the world is three times the size of the previous record-holder.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2024

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Scientists Have Discovered The Single Largest Coral Organism On Earth Near The Solomon Islands

Measuring 111 feet wide, 104 feet long, and 15 feet high, the biggest coral in the world is three times the size of the previous record-holder.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 12, 2024

66 Photos Of Hollywood’s Golden Age Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From Audrey Hepburn to Alfred Hitchcock, these colorized photos capture the Golden Age of Hollywood as it really was.

By Austin Harvey • November 12, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 6, 2024

44 Nostalgic Photos Of When Pokémania Took Over The World

From planes decorated with Pikachu to Pokémon-shaped noodles, these vintage images capture the pinnacle of Pokémania.

By Austin Harvey • November 6, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 4, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey • November 4, 2024

What Is Voodoo — And Why Is This Religion So Misunderstood?

Originating from enslaved West Africans taken to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade, Voodoo is one of the world's most misinterpreted religions.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 28, 2024

What Is Voodoo — And Why Is This Religion So Misunderstood?

Originating from enslaved West Africans taken to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade, Voodoo is one of the world's most misinterpreted religions.

By Austin Harvey • October 28, 2024