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World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • Dec 26, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • December 26, 2016

How War, Gender Stereotypes, And The Economy Gave Birth To “G.I. Joe”

Turns out the real patriotic pursuit in the U.S. is turning a profit.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 24, 2016

How War, Gender Stereotypes, And The Economy Gave Birth To “G.I. Joe”

Turns out the real patriotic pursuit in the U.S. is turning a profit.

By All That's Interesting • December 24, 2016

The Most Shocking Facts About Gay Conversion Therapy

Eight appalling truths about the controversial practice that's now back in the headlines.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 22, 2016

The Most Shocking Facts About Gay Conversion Therapy

Eight appalling truths about the controversial practice that's now back in the headlines.

By All That's Interesting • December 22, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 22, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • December 22, 2016

How Vodka Shaped The Course Of Russian History

The surprising ways in which the "water of life" has helped determine Russia's religious, political, and economic fate for hundreds of years.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2016

How Vodka Shaped The Course Of Russian History

The surprising ways in which the "water of life" has helped determine Russia's religious, political, and economic fate for hundreds of years.

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2016

A Brief History Of Politically Controversial Fashion

Last week, the population of Britain was freaking out over a pair of pants — a pair of $1,250, wide-legged, brown leather pants. And Prime Minister Theresa May had the misfortune of wearing them. The outcry came so quickly and spread so widely that it even received a name: “Trousergate.”...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2016

A Brief History Of Politically Controversial Fashion

Last week, the population of Britain was freaking out over a pair of pants — a pair of $1,250, wide-legged, brown leather pants. And Prime Minister Theresa May had the misfortune of wearing them. The outcry came so quickly and spread so widely that it even received a name: “Trousergate.”...

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2016

16 Things To Know About Vladimir Putin

If there is any true winner of the 2016 presidential election, most signs are pointing to Vladimir Putin. Forbes has listed the President of Russia as the most influential person of the year, with Donald Trump — Putin’s latest admirer — immediately beneath him in the number two spot. If...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 19, 2016

16 Things To Know About Vladimir Putin

If there is any true winner of the 2016 presidential election, most signs are pointing to Vladimir Putin. Forbes has listed the President of Russia as the most influential person of the year, with Donald Trump — Putin’s latest admirer — immediately beneath him in the number two spot. If...

By Savannah Cox • December 19, 2016

How The Welfare State Helped Make America What It Is Today

The welfare state gets a lot of criticism, but what seldom comes up is how things used to be before programs like SNAP and Section 8 came along.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2016

How The Welfare State Helped Make America What It Is Today

The welfare state gets a lot of criticism, but what seldom comes up is how things used to be before programs like SNAP and Section 8 came along.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2016

Did This 17-Year-Old Girl Really Strike Out Babe Ruth?

How a teenager named Jackie Mitchell struck out two of baseball's greats and why her story has historians puzzled.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2016

Did This 17-Year-Old Girl Really Strike Out Babe Ruth?

How a teenager named Jackie Mitchell struck out two of baseball's greats and why her story has historians puzzled.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2016

The Forgotten Asian-American Family That Fought School Segregation First

This family fought school segregation in the Deep South — but not for the reasons you might think.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 17, 2016

The Forgotten Asian-American Family That Fought School Segregation First

This family fought school segregation in the Deep South — but not for the reasons you might think.

By All That's Interesting • December 17, 2016