History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

American Anarchy: Intense Photos Of The Early 1900s Reign Of Radicalism In The U.S.

Since the Civil War, no other period in the history of American politics may have been quite so violently divisive.

By Gabe Paoletti Sep 12, 2017

American Anarchy: Intense Photos Of The Early 1900s Reign Of Radicalism In The U.S.

Since the Civil War, no other period in the history of American politics may have been quite so violently divisive.

By Gabe Paoletti September 12, 2017

This Lightbulb Was Switched On In 1901 — And It’s Still Going

At more than one million hours of use and counting, this bulb proves that they really don't make things like they used to.

By Gabe Paoletti Sep 12, 2017

This Lightbulb Was Switched On In 1901 — And It’s Still Going

At more than one million hours of use and counting, this bulb proves that they really don't make things like they used to.

By Gabe Paoletti September 12, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

When we think of currency today, the first thing that comes to mind is paper, coin, or credit, but the value of money is of course relative depending on where, and when, you’re looking to spend it. Throughout history, food and other surprising items have been used as forms of...

By All That's Interesting Sep 11, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

By All That's Interesting September 11, 2017

“One Brief Shining Moment”: The Kennedy Romance In Photos

They met over asparagus at a dinner party in 1952: future commander-in-chief John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy, a 35-year-old congressman from Boston, asked Jacqueline “Jackie” Bouvier, a 23-year-old photographer from Newport, out on a date while leaning across the table, ostensibly in search of the vegetable. She thought he was “charming...

By Kellen Perry Sep 11, 2017

“One Brief Shining Moment”: The Kennedy Romance In Photos

By Kellen Perry September 11, 2017

Viking Warrior Found in Swedish Grave Was Actually A Woman

Scientists have discovered that a Viking grave adorned with swords and axes belonged not to a male, but a seemingly powerful female.

By Katie Serena Sep 11, 2017

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Viking Warrior Found in Swedish Grave Was Actually A Woman

Scientists have discovered that a Viking grave adorned with swords and axes belonged not to a male, but a seemingly powerful female.

By Katie Serena September 11, 2017

25 Vintage Murder Scenes From Old New York

Weegee's striking crime scene photos that captured "the details and drama, the humor and the horror, along the city’s streets."

By Kellen Perry Sep 10, 2017

25 Vintage Murder Scenes From Old New York

Weegee's striking crime scene photos that captured "the details and drama, the humor and the horror, along the city’s streets."

By Kellen Perry September 10, 2017

A City On The Brink: 1960s New York In 55 Dramatic Photos

From the Mad Men of the ad world to the riots in Harlem to the artists of Greenwich Village, this was New York in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver Sep 9, 2017

A City On The Brink: 1960s New York In 55 Dramatic Photos

From the Mad Men of the ad world to the riots in Harlem to the artists of Greenwich Village, this was New York in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver September 9, 2017

26 Incredible Photos Of New York City Before It Became New York City

When America's biggest city was mostly farmland.

By Gabe Paoletti Sep 8, 2017

26 Incredible Photos Of New York City Before It Became New York City

When America's biggest city was mostly farmland.

By Gabe Paoletti September 8, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting Sep 8, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting September 8, 2017