Interesting History Articles And Stories That Bring The Past To Life

The True Story Of Gloria Steinem, From The CIA To ‘The World’s Most Famous Feminist’

Before Gloria Steinem was the face of second-wave feminism, she was an anti-communist operative for the CIA and went undercover with Playboy to expose their misogynistic practices.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2020

The True Story Of Gloria Steinem, From The CIA To ‘The World’s Most Famous Feminist’

Before Gloria Steinem was the face of second-wave feminism, she was an anti-communist operative for the CIA and went undercover with Playboy to expose their misogynistic practices.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2020

This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting May 8, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting May 8, 2020

Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered

The transmissions were released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2020

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Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered

The transmissions were released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe.

By Natasha Ishak May 8, 2020

Why The Men Who Killed Michael Jordan’s Father May Have Walked Free

Though the state quickly convicted two suspects in James Jordan's 1993 death, lingering evidence has many asking how Michael Jordan's dad really died.

By Marco Margaritoff May 7, 2020

Why The Men Who Killed Michael Jordan’s Father May Have Walked Free

Though the state quickly convicted two suspects in James Jordan's 1993 death, lingering evidence has many asking how Michael Jordan's dad really died.

By Marco Margaritoff May 7, 2020

How Anna May Wong Became History’s First Asian American Movie Star Despite Old Hollywood’s Racism

After leaving the film industry twice due to bigotry, Anna May Wong became an advocate for the rights of Chinese American citizens.

By Natasha Ishak May 7, 2020

How Anna May Wong Became History’s First Asian American Movie Star Despite Old Hollywood’s Racism

After leaving the film industry twice due to bigotry, Anna May Wong became an advocate for the rights of Chinese American citizens.

By Natasha Ishak May 7, 2020

173 Years Ago, Native Americans Sent $170 To Help During Potato Famine. Now The Irish Are Paying Them Back

Native Americans were in no position to help Irish potato famine victims, but they helped anyway. That 1847 favor is now being returned by Irish citizens who haven't forgotten their history.

By Marco Margaritoff May 7, 2020

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173 Years Ago, Native Americans Sent $170 To Help During Potato Famine. Now The Irish Are Paying Them Back

Native Americans were in no position to help Irish potato famine victims, but they helped anyway. That 1847 favor is now being returned by Irish citizens who haven't forgotten their history.

By Marco Margaritoff May 7, 2020

How Japan Financed Its Military With Drug Money During World War II

After invading Manchuria in 1931, Japan turned much of northeast China into an opium plantation, then used the drug to subdue the population and used the profits to fund its military.

By Morgan Dunn May 6, 2020

How Japan Financed Its Military With Drug Money During World War II

After invading Manchuria in 1931, Japan turned much of northeast China into an opium plantation, then used the drug to subdue the population and used the profits to fund its military.

By Morgan Dunn May 6, 2020

How The Automat Paved The Way For Fast Food In The Early 1900s

Automats were efficient vending machine-style restaurants that signaled to many Americans that the future in dining had arrived. So what happened to them?

By Genevieve Carlton May 6, 2020

How The Automat Paved The Way For Fast Food In The Early 1900s

Automats were efficient vending machine-style restaurants that signaled to many Americans that the future in dining had arrived. So what happened to them?

By Genevieve Carlton May 6, 2020