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Before Brunch, There Were Riots: 1970s Harlem In Photos

Harlem in the 1970s was marked with violence and loss, but it was also a time where its residents cultivated an incredibly resilient character.

By Erin Kelly • May 17, 2015

Before Brunch, There Were Riots: 1970s Harlem In Photos

Harlem in the 1970s was marked with violence and loss, but it was also a time where its residents cultivated an incredibly resilient character.

By Erin Kelly • May 17, 2015

The Catacombs Nightclub: When Irreverence Became Cool

In 1940, something surprising happened in Ohio: a club devoted to pranks and making fun of death opened its doors to the public.

By Erin Kelly • May 12, 2015

The Catacombs Nightclub: When Irreverence Became Cool

In 1940, something surprising happened in Ohio: a club devoted to pranks and making fun of death opened its doors to the public.

By Erin Kelly • May 12, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

Historical British Monarchs Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Now that Princess Charlotte has made her debut, there’s one more British royal stealing the hearts of the world. While monarchy is a thing of the past in many countries, it’s hard to deny the tiny bit of fairytale excitement and glamour that comes to mind when we envision the...

By Kiri Picone • May 11, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

25 Incredible George Orwell Quotes On Power And Politics

A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth....

By Savannah Cox • May 8, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

The Silent Millions: American Citizens Who Aren’t Allowed To Vote

Imagine if suddenly the entire city of Atlanta were unable to vote in federal elections. That's reality for five million people who live in US territories.

By Richard Stockton • May 5, 2015

The Silent Millions: American Citizens Who Aren’t Allowed To Vote

Imagine if suddenly the entire city of Atlanta were unable to vote in federal elections. That's reality for five million people who live in US territories.

By Richard Stockton • May 5, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • Apr 28, 2015

44 Historic NASA Photos From The Glory Days Of Space Exploration

From the first Moon landing to jaw-dropping spacewalks, these classic NASA images will take you back to the early Space Age.

By John Schellhase • April 28, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 27, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone • April 27, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 26, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone • April 26, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • Apr 25, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • April 25, 2015