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Inside Soul City, The Short-Lived Black Utopian Society Founded By Floyd McKissick

In the 1960s, Floyd McKissick laid out a plan for a utopian, black-managed town in the American South that he called Soul City. Here's how it happened -- and what became of it.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 29, 2016

Inside Soul City, The Short-Lived Black Utopian Society Founded By Floyd McKissick

In the 1960s, Floyd McKissick laid out a plan for a utopian, black-managed town in the American South that he called Soul City. Here's how it happened -- and what became of it.

By Savannah Cox • July 29, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 28, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 28, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 27, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 27, 2016

The Surprisingly Mundane Family Life Behind The World’s Biggest Drug Kingpin, Pablo Escobar

These rare photos of Pablo Escobar's family, including his wife and children, provide a seldom seen glimpse at the man behind the myth.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jul 25, 2016

The Surprisingly Mundane Family Life Behind The World’s Biggest Drug Kingpin, Pablo Escobar

These rare photos of Pablo Escobar's family, including his wife and children, provide a seldom seen glimpse at the man behind the myth.

By Alexander Baldwin • July 25, 2016

Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

The modern world comes with its share of drawbacks, but at least we have dentists.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 24, 2016

Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

The modern world comes with its share of drawbacks, but at least we have dentists.

By Richard Stockton • July 24, 2016

Machu Picchu Facts: The History Of Peru’s Lost City

105 years ago, an American explorer “discovered” Machu Picchu. Just what do we know about this world wonder? Discover historical Machu Picchu Facts, and the future of the legendary site. It was July 24th, 1911. Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, arrived at Machu Picchu after a local farmer told him...

By Teresa Cantero • Jul 23, 2016

Machu Picchu Facts: The History Of Peru’s Lost City

105 years ago, an American explorer “discovered” Machu Picchu. Just what do we know about this world wonder? Discover historical Machu Picchu Facts, and the future of the legendary site. It was July 24th, 1911. Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, arrived at Machu Picchu after a local farmer told him...

By Teresa Cantero • July 23, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 21, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 21, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 10 – 16

New York’s Guardian Angels in action, Nat Geo’s best travel photo of the year, athletes in motion, Syria before and after civil war, and history’s greatest coincidences. The Guardian Angels, The Saviors Of 1980s New York, In Action In the late 1970s into the 1980s, New York was mired in...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 15, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 10 – 16

New York’s Guardian Angels in action, Nat Geo’s best travel photo of the year, athletes in motion, Syria before and after civil war, and history’s greatest coincidences. The Guardian Angels, The Saviors Of 1980s New York, In Action In the late 1970s into the 1980s, New York was mired in...

By All That's Interesting • July 15, 2016

Why Woody Guthrie Hated Donald Trump’s Dad

The famed folk singer penned some angry -- and unpublished -- words about Donald Trump's father in the 1950s. Here's why.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 14, 2016

Why Woody Guthrie Hated Donald Trump’s Dad

The famed folk singer penned some angry -- and unpublished -- words about Donald Trump's father in the 1950s. Here's why.

By Savannah Cox • July 14, 2016

Unearthed Cemetery Could Shed Light On One Of The Bible’s Big Mysteries

This new discovery of a Philistine cemetery reveals many things about their culture, and may lead to more knowledge about the mysterious ancient Sea Peoples.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 13, 2016

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Unearthed Cemetery Could Shed Light On One Of The Bible’s Big Mysteries

This new discovery of a Philistine cemetery reveals many things about their culture, and may lead to more knowledge about the mysterious ancient Sea Peoples.

By Gabe Paoletti • July 13, 2016