History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Jimmy Hoffa Mystery Finally Solved, Criminologist Claims

For 42 years, Hoffa's disappearance has spurred innumerable conspiracy theories and urban legends. Have we now solved the mystery once and for all?

By Gabe Paoletti Aug 11, 2017

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Jimmy Hoffa Mystery Finally Solved, Criminologist Claims

For 42 years, Hoffa's disappearance has spurred innumerable conspiracy theories and urban legends. Have we now solved the mystery once and for all?

By Gabe Paoletti August 11, 2017

13-Million-Year Old Skull Found On Smoke Break Offers Clues On How Humans Came To Be

"We just broke into a dance, we were so happy."

By All That's Interesting Aug 11, 2017

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13-Million-Year Old Skull Found On Smoke Break Offers Clues On How Humans Came To Be

"We just broke into a dance, we were so happy."

By All That's Interesting August 11, 2017

30 Heartbreaking Photos From The Korean War

These haunting Korean War pictures lay bare this devastating conflict about which so many Americans know so little.

By Kiri Picone Aug 10, 2017

30 Heartbreaking Photos From The Korean War

These haunting Korean War pictures lay bare this devastating conflict about which so many Americans know so little.

By Kiri Picone August 10, 2017

The Deadliest Catastrophes In Modern History: 34 Heartbreaking Photos

The phrases “20th century” and now “21st century” are often used to invoke modernity and all of its related developments in science, technology, and the like — a brave new world of comfort and reason, the culmination of human civilization, set off from the millennia of darkness that went before....

By All That's Interesting Aug 10, 2017

The Deadliest Catastrophes In Modern History: 34 Heartbreaking Photos

By All That's Interesting August 10, 2017

Explorers Find 106-Year-Old Fruitcake Perfectly Preserved In Antarctica

...yum?

By All That's Interesting Aug 10, 2017

Explorers Find 106-Year-Old Fruitcake Perfectly Preserved In Antarctica

...yum?

By All That's Interesting August 10, 2017

U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting Aug 10, 2017

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U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting August 10, 2017

T-Shirt Company Tries To “Reclaim” Swastika As Symbol Of Love

"Introducing the new swastika," the designers proclaimed.

By All That's Interesting Aug 10, 2017

T-Shirt Company Tries To “Reclaim” Swastika As Symbol Of Love

"Introducing the new swastika," the designers proclaimed.

By All That's Interesting August 10, 2017

Explore Vintage Disneyland In 55 Magical Photos

From its grand opening in 1955 to the original "It’s A Small World" ride, these photos of Disneyland's early days prove that it has always been "the happiest place on Earth."

By Joel Stice Aug 9, 2017

Explore Vintage Disneyland In 55 Magical Photos

From its grand opening in 1955 to the original "It’s A Small World" ride, these photos of Disneyland's early days prove that it has always been "the happiest place on Earth."

By Joel Stice August 9, 2017

A Disturbing Illustrative History Of Blackface In America

Throughout the 19th century, minstrel shows were one of America’s favorite ways to kick back and have fun. People around the country would flock out to theaters in droves, ready to laugh at white men in blackface plucking at banjos, banging on tambourines, and pretending to be as dumb as...

By Mark Oliver Aug 9, 2017