History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

36 Images Of The Secret Service In Action From Lincoln To Trump

The Secret Service was established in 1865 as an agency dedicated to protecting the validity of the country’s currency against counterfeiters. But after President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, the Secret Service assumed its current role of protecting the leaders commonly depicted on that currency. That’s not to say...

By Kellen Perry Aug 1, 2017

36 Images Of The Secret Service In Action From Lincoln To Trump

By Kellen Perry August 1, 2017

25 Iconic Images That Perfectly Encapsulate The 1950s

From Marilyn Monroe and James Dean to civil rights and the Cold War, these historic photos truly encapsulate the 1950s.

By Gabe Paoletti Aug 1, 2017

25 Iconic Images That Perfectly Encapsulate The 1950s

From Marilyn Monroe and James Dean to civil rights and the Cold War, these historic photos truly encapsulate the 1950s.

By Gabe Paoletti August 1, 2017

Horse Diving: 21 Vintage Photos Of The Cruel, Forgotten “Sport”

Not even 50 years ago, crowds in tourist spots like Atlantic City were lining up to watch diving horses perform death-defying stunts.

By Joel Stice Jul 31, 2017

Horse Diving: 21 Vintage Photos Of The Cruel, Forgotten “Sport”

Not even 50 years ago, crowds in tourist spots like Atlantic City were lining up to watch diving horses perform death-defying stunts.

By Joel Stice July 31, 2017

Human Sacrifice In The Pre-Columbian Americas: Separating Fact From Fiction

Discover the gruesome truths and the perpetuated fabrications about human sacrifice in the Aztec, Mayan, Incan, and Hawaiian civilizations.

By John Kuroski Jul 30, 2017

Human Sacrifice In The Pre-Columbian Americas: Separating Fact From Fiction

Discover the gruesome truths and the perpetuated fabrications about human sacrifice in the Aztec, Mayan, Incan, and Hawaiian civilizations.

By John Kuroski July 30, 2017

The Fall Of The Soviet Union, In 36 Rarely-Seen Photos

These powerful historical photos reveal the how and the why behind the fall of the Soviet Union like never before.

By Mark Oliver Jul 29, 2017

The Fall Of The Soviet Union, In 36 Rarely-Seen Photos

These powerful historical photos reveal the how and the why behind the fall of the Soviet Union like never before.

By Mark Oliver July 29, 2017

After Slavery And Before Freedom: 44 Pictures Of Life After Emancipation

Life for many African Americans changed very little during the Reconstruction era, despite the 13th Amendment. From "Black Codes" to sharecropping, the struggle for equality continued.

By Mark Oliver Jul 28, 2017

After Slavery And Before Freedom: 44 Pictures Of Life After Emancipation

Life for many African Americans changed very little during the Reconstruction era, despite the 13th Amendment. From "Black Codes" to sharecropping, the struggle for equality continued.

By Mark Oliver July 28, 2017