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Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2014

Seances: When Manipulating The Desperate Was Big Business

The history of the seance is one of seeing the sad and vulnerable as an easy business opportunity, adding gauze and then calling it a party.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 18, 2014

Seances: When Manipulating The Desperate Was Big Business

The history of the seance is one of seeing the sad and vulnerable as an easy business opportunity, adding gauze and then calling it a party.

By Erin Kelly • December 18, 2014

10 Staggeringly Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From impressive monuments to incredible national parks, these are the ten most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 16, 2014

10 Staggeringly Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From impressive monuments to incredible national parks, these are the ten most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth.

By All That's Interesting • December 16, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 15, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • December 15, 2014

Life For High Society In The 1930s: No Time For Depression

With income inequality as high today as it was in the 1930s, high society of the past presents a not-too-different vision of our divided present.

By Susan Sims • Dec 12, 2014

Life For High Society In The 1930s: No Time For Depression

With income inequality as high today as it was in the 1930s, high society of the past presents a not-too-different vision of our divided present.

By Susan Sims • December 12, 2014

Emily Post: The Beyoncé Of Etiquette And The Internet’s Most Underused Asset

Back in the days when it was commonplace for conversation to be learned, Emily Post dominated the discussion. We could learn much from her today.

By Abby Norman • Dec 10, 2014

Emily Post: The Beyoncé Of Etiquette And The Internet’s Most Underused Asset

Back in the days when it was commonplace for conversation to be learned, Emily Post dominated the discussion. We could learn much from her today.

By Abby Norman • December 10, 2014

31 Imperial Russia Photos That Reveal History In Stunning Color

These haunting color images of Imperial Russia show a world on the verge of revolution and about to change forever.

By Susan Sims • Dec 9, 2014

31 Imperial Russia Photos That Reveal History In Stunning Color

These haunting color images of Imperial Russia show a world on the verge of revolution and about to change forever.

By Susan Sims • December 9, 2014

Bombs, Fat Cats, And Charlie Chaplin: Here’s What Wall Street Looked Like In The Early 20th Century

One of the most revered and reviled streets in the world, Wall Street has shaped the course of modern history. Here's a look at its early days.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 4, 2014

Bombs, Fat Cats, And Charlie Chaplin: Here’s What Wall Street Looked Like In The Early 20th Century

One of the most revered and reviled streets in the world, Wall Street has shaped the course of modern history. Here's a look at its early days.

By All That's Interesting • December 4, 2014

The Bicycle’s Deadly History

It may surprise you to learn that the history of the bicycle doesn’t actually begin with the penny farthing. In 1817, Karl Drais discovered that he could align two wheels and create a vehicle that could be propelled by a man’s (and they were a gentlemen-only vehicle) feet, allowing him...

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Dec 3, 2014

The Bicycle’s Deadly History

It may surprise you to learn that the history of the bicycle doesn’t actually begin with the penny farthing. In 1817, Karl Drais discovered that he could align two wheels and create a vehicle that could be propelled by a man’s (and they were a gentlemen-only vehicle) feet, allowing him...

By Leslie Maryann Neal • December 3, 2014

The Stories Behind History’s Best Hoaxes

For as long as humans have been around, we have enjoyed playing tricks on one another. Deception has always been a powerful tool, whether it was done for revenge, profit, politics or just for fun. Of course, most tricks and hoaxes are nothing to write home about. Even so, every...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 27, 2014

The Stories Behind History’s Best Hoaxes

For as long as humans have been around, we have enjoyed playing tricks on one another. Deception has always been a powerful tool, whether it was done for revenge, profit, politics or just for fun. Of course, most tricks and hoaxes are nothing to write home about. Even so, every...

By All That's Interesting • November 27, 2014