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England’s Morris Dancing Under Fire

Concerns over racism are about to bring this centuries-old practice to an end.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 5, 2016

England’s Morris Dancing Under Fire

Concerns over racism are about to bring this centuries-old practice to an end.

By Richard Stockton • October 5, 2016

Views From The Sidewalk: New York City Street Scenes In 1896

Alice Austen was never a professional photographer. She was simply the daughter of a prominent Staten Island family, and who once received a camera from her uncle as a gift. Although untrained, Austen soon proved her skill behind the camera. Indeed, her photos of New York City streets circa 1896...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Oct 4, 2016

Views From The Sidewalk: New York City Street Scenes In 1896

Alice Austen was never a professional photographer. She was simply the daughter of a prominent Staten Island family, and who once received a camera from her uncle as a gift. Although untrained, Austen soon proved her skill behind the camera. Indeed, her photos of New York City streets circa 1896...

By Elisabeth Sherman • October 4, 2016

The Quran Has More In Common With The Bible Than You Think

From violence toward outsiders to depictions of Jesus, the central texts of Christianity and Islam are both similar and different in ways you wouldn't believe.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 30, 2016

The Quran Has More In Common With The Bible Than You Think

From violence toward outsiders to depictions of Jesus, the central texts of Christianity and Islam are both similar and different in ways you wouldn't believe.

By All That's Interesting • September 30, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Italy's festival for ugly people, footwear of the famous, Paris in 1952, rescued from the Holocaust, and surprising vintage restaurant menus.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 30, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Italy's festival for ugly people, footwear of the famous, Paris in 1952, rescued from the Holocaust, and surprising vintage restaurant menus.

By All That's Interesting • September 30, 2016

14 Famous People You Had No Idea Were Avowed Drug Advocates

From historical figures to modern-day celebrities, these famous people have openly admitted to drug use and/or advocated for legalization.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 29, 2016

14 Famous People You Had No Idea Were Avowed Drug Advocates

From historical figures to modern-day celebrities, these famous people have openly admitted to drug use and/or advocated for legalization.

By All That's Interesting • September 29, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 29, 2016

21 Inspiring Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

These stirring Eleanor Roosevelt quotes address everything from democracy to achieving peace to making the most of your time on Earth.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 29, 2016

Marcel Petiot May Be The Most Despicable Serial Killer Ever

Meet Marcel Petiot, the French doctor who promised Jews safe passage from Nazis, only to rob and murder them.

By Abby Norman • Sep 28, 2016

Marcel Petiot May Be The Most Despicable Serial Killer Ever

Meet Marcel Petiot, the French doctor who promised Jews safe passage from Nazis, only to rob and murder them.

By Abby Norman • September 28, 2016

From The Gorgeous To The Offensive, 26 Surprising Vintage Restaurant Menus

Viewed today, these vintage menus are about more than just food — they offer us insight on the times in which they existed.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 26, 2016

From The Gorgeous To The Offensive, 26 Surprising Vintage Restaurant Menus

Viewed today, these vintage menus are about more than just food — they offer us insight on the times in which they existed.

By Erin Kelly • September 26, 2016

The 4 Most Sinister CIA Programs Ever Conducted

Many of the security dilemmas the U.S. now faces stem from the CIA's actions abroad — here are a handful you should know about.

By Richard Stockton • Sep 25, 2016

The 4 Most Sinister CIA Programs Ever Conducted

Many of the security dilemmas the U.S. now faces stem from the CIA's actions abroad — here are a handful you should know about.

By Richard Stockton • September 25, 2016

Inside The Pro-Western Iraq Now All But Forgotten

In the 1930s, long before Arab nationalism or radical Islam, Iraq was actually the darling of the Western world -- and these photos prove it.

By John Kuroski • Sep 21, 2016

Inside The Pro-Western Iraq Now All But Forgotten

In the 1930s, long before Arab nationalism or radical Islam, Iraq was actually the darling of the Western world -- and these photos prove it.

By John Kuroski • September 21, 2016

What Brooklyn Looked Like Before The Hipster Invasion

This was Brooklyn before it became a haven for luxury condos and artisanal pickle shops.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 20, 2016

What Brooklyn Looked Like Before The Hipster Invasion

This was Brooklyn before it became a haven for luxury condos and artisanal pickle shops.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 20, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 20, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 20, 2016