History Articles And Galleries That Bring The Past To Life

Bizarre Photos That Prove History Was Far Stranger Than You Ever Realized

From Boston's Great Molasses Flood to Los Angeles' alligator picnics, these bizarre photos make history much more interesting.

By John Kuroski Feb 16, 2017

Bizarre Photos That Prove History Was Far Stranger Than You Ever Realized

From Boston's Great Molasses Flood to Los Angeles' alligator picnics, these bizarre photos make history much more interesting.

By John Kuroski February 16, 2017

Little Caesars’ Founder Covered Rosa Parks’ Rent For Over A Decade

After Parks was robbed and assaulted in 1994, pizza chain founder Michael Ilitch offered to pay her rent in perpetuity.

By All That's Interesting Feb 16, 2017

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Little Caesars’ Founder Covered Rosa Parks’ Rent For Over A Decade

After Parks was robbed and assaulted in 1994, pizza chain founder Michael Ilitch offered to pay her rent in perpetuity.

By All That's Interesting February 16, 2017

Three Letters That Former Slaves Sent To Their Masters

These notes shine a light on the complex relationships that slaves had with their masters.

By All That's Interesting Feb 15, 2017

Three Letters That Former Slaves Sent To Their Masters

These notes shine a light on the complex relationships that slaves had with their masters.

By All That's Interesting February 15, 2017

Momentous Historical Firsts That Happened Way Before Most People Think They Did

Charles Lindbergh was rather handsome. Strikingly tall, bedecked in classic leather pilot’s cap and goggles, “Lucky Lindy” could sit in the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis and look every bit the part of the romantic hero of aviation’s so-called golden age. When The New York Times ran its...

By John Kuroski Feb 14, 2017

Momentous Historical Firsts That Happened Way Before Most People Think They Did

By John Kuroski February 14, 2017

Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics

A mysterious Viking ship burial unearthed in Scotland has yielded a wealth of artifacts.

By All That's Interesting Feb 14, 2017

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Uncovered Viking Funeral Ship In Scotland Contains Treasure Trove Of Ancient Relics

A mysterious Viking ship burial unearthed in Scotland has yielded a wealth of artifacts.

By All That's Interesting February 14, 2017

Why Some Women Once Thought They Shouldn’t Get The Right To Vote

If you can believe it, many American women initially did not want the right to vote. Here are some of their own reasons why.

By All That's Interesting Feb 13, 2017

Why Some Women Once Thought They Shouldn’t Get The Right To Vote

If you can believe it, many American women initially did not want the right to vote. Here are some of their own reasons why.

By All That's Interesting February 13, 2017

Three Countries Where Military Coups (Eventually) Brought Back Democracy

Coups are usually messy, violent affairs that smash democracy to install dictatorships. But sometimes a country is in so much trouble, a military coup is actually good news.

By Richard Stockton Feb 12, 2017

Three Countries Where Military Coups (Eventually) Brought Back Democracy

Coups are usually messy, violent affairs that smash democracy to install dictatorships. But sometimes a country is in so much trouble, a military coup is actually good news.

By Richard Stockton February 12, 2017

Lily Dale, New York: One Of Spiritualism’s Last Bastions

Maybe Lily Dale, New York is just like any other town. But its reputation as "the most psychic town in America" certainly suggests otherwise.

By Erin Kelly Feb 10, 2017

Lily Dale, New York: One Of Spiritualism’s Last Bastions

Maybe Lily Dale, New York is just like any other town. But its reputation as "the most psychic town in America" certainly suggests otherwise.

By Erin Kelly February 10, 2017

Female Gangsters That Stole And Killed Their Way Into The Underworld

From the "Mack Truck" to the "Kissing Bandit" these cold-blooded female gangsters prove that you don't need a Y chromosome to be vicious.

By John Kuroski Feb 9, 2017

Female Gangsters That Stole And Killed Their Way Into The Underworld

From the "Mack Truck" to the "Kissing Bandit" these cold-blooded female gangsters prove that you don't need a Y chromosome to be vicious.

By John Kuroski February 9, 2017

Sherri Finkbine And The 50-Year Fight For Abortion In America

Sherri Finkbine's story is an apt reminder of the hurdles that women have had to cross in order to assert control over their own bodies.

By Abby Norman Feb 8, 2017

Sherri Finkbine And The 50-Year Fight For Abortion In America

Sherri Finkbine's story is an apt reminder of the hurdles that women have had to cross in order to assert control over their own bodies.

By Abby Norman February 8, 2017