History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Inside Chicago’s Chilling History Of Racism, From Firebombings To KKK Rallies To Nazi Marches

Martin Luther King Jr. once called Chicago the most racist city in America. Here's the long history that proves him right.

By Genevieve Carlton Oct 3, 2020

Inside Chicago’s Chilling History Of Racism, From Firebombings To KKK Rallies To Nazi Marches

Martin Luther King Jr. once called Chicago the most racist city in America. Here's the long history that proves him right.

By Genevieve Carlton October 3, 2020

This Week In History News, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

A Dionysus mask dating back 2,400 years uncovered, remains of a Stone Age man and his dog discovered, "graveyard" of mummified penguins found.

By All That's Interesting Oct 2, 2020

This Week In History News, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

A Dionysus mask dating back 2,400 years uncovered, remains of a Stone Age man and his dog discovered, "graveyard" of mummified penguins found.

By All That's Interesting October 2, 2020

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak Oct 1, 2020

Inside The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Of 1184, When 60 Nobles Drowned In Excrement

In July 1184, a group of European nobles gathered in a church to settle a land dispute when the floor suddenly collapsed under their weight — sending them into a cesspool below.

By Natasha Ishak October 1, 2020

Meet August Vollmer, The Man Who Militarized American Police

In 1905, August Vollmer became town marshal of Berkeley, California. In just a few years, he transformed his department into the first modern police force — and laid the groundwork for the heavily-armed police of today.

By Morgan Dunn Sep 30, 2020

Meet August Vollmer, The Man Who Militarized American Police

By Morgan Dunn September 30, 2020

Seven Brilliant Black Inventors You Never Learned About In History Class

From George Washington Carver to Madam C.J. Walker to Lonnie Johnson, meet some of the most iconic African American inventors who shaped history.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 29, 2020

Seven Brilliant Black Inventors You Never Learned About In History Class

From George Washington Carver to Madam C.J. Walker to Lonnie Johnson, meet some of the most iconic African American inventors who shaped history.

By Natasha Ishak September 29, 2020

The True Story Of The Chicago 7 Trial That Shocked 1960s America

Learn the history behind the trial of the Chicago 7 and how defendants like Abbie Hoffman and Bobby Seale protested the Vietnam War during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 27, 2020

The True Story Of The Chicago 7 Trial That Shocked 1960s America

Learn the history behind the trial of the Chicago 7 and how defendants like Abbie Hoffman and Bobby Seale protested the Vietnam War during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

By Marco Margaritoff September 27, 2020