History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox May 8, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

By Savannah Cox May 8, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman May 6, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman May 6, 2015

The Silent Millions: American Citizens Who Aren’t Allowed To Vote

Imagine if suddenly the entire city of Atlanta were unable to vote in federal elections. That's reality for five million people who live in US territories.

By Richard Stockton May 5, 2015

The Silent Millions: American Citizens Who Aren’t Allowed To Vote

Imagine if suddenly the entire city of Atlanta were unable to vote in federal elections. That's reality for five million people who live in US territories.

By Richard Stockton May 5, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone Apr 27, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone April 27, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone Apr 26, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone April 26, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase Apr 25, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

By John Schellhase April 25, 2015

Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton Apr 22, 2015

Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton April 22, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox Apr 19, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox April 19, 2015

Vintage Portland: The City Of Roses Over Time

From a strip of land that cost just 25 cents to one of the nations most important cities, see vintage Portland in all its glory.

By Kiri Picone Apr 19, 2015

Vintage Portland: The City Of Roses Over Time

From a strip of land that cost just 25 cents to one of the nations most important cities, see vintage Portland in all its glory.

By Kiri Picone April 19, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly Apr 18, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly April 18, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting Apr 17, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting April 17, 2015