modern history

‘This Beautiful Bubble Of Creativity And Friendship And Sex And Drugs’: Inside Laurel Canyon’s Counterculture History

See 44 vintage photos of when Laurel Canyon was the epicenter of Los Angeles' counterculture in the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 14, 2025

‘This Beautiful Bubble Of Creativity And Friendship And Sex And Drugs’: Inside Laurel Canyon’s Counterculture History

See 44 vintage photos of when Laurel Canyon was the epicenter of Los Angeles' counterculture in the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • August 14, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of David Berg, The Children Of God Cult Leader Who Encouraged Child Abuse

From promoting incest to spreading apocalyptic prophesies, David Berg was one of history's most depraved cult leaders — with as many as 10,000 followers across the world.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 13, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of David Berg, The Children Of God Cult Leader Who Encouraged Child Abuse

From promoting incest to spreading apocalyptic prophesies, David Berg was one of history's most depraved cult leaders — with as many as 10,000 followers across the world.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 13, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2025

44 Photos Of Juke Joints, The Grassroots Bars Of The Jim Crow South

In a time of segregation and widespread racism, juke joints offered a brief refuge for Black sharecroppers and rural workers — and left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2025

33 Propaganda Posters From America’s Not-So-Distant Past — And The Chilling History Behind Them

From the xenophobia of World War II propaganda to the perpetuation of racist stereotypes, these posters were distributed in shockingly recent times.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 8, 2025

33 Propaganda Posters From America’s Not-So-Distant Past — And The Chilling History Behind Them

From the xenophobia of World War II propaganda to the perpetuation of racist stereotypes, these posters were distributed in shockingly recent times.

By Ainsley Brown • August 8, 2025

The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 7, 2025

The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 7, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 7, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 7, 2025

Inside The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki That Helped End World War II

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs ever used in war on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, destroying the two Japanese cities and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 6, 2025

Inside The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki That Helped End World War II

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs ever used in war on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, destroying the two Japanese cities and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 6, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 5, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 5, 2025

27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • Aug 5, 2025

27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • August 5, 2025

Inside The History Of Wild West Montana: 44 Photos Of Life On The Open Range

Between 1865 and 1900, tens of thousands of settlers moved to Montana to become gold and copper miners, cattle ranchers, and brothel owners — leading to conflict with the Native Americans who already lived there.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 4, 2025

Inside The History Of Wild West Montana: 44 Photos Of Life On The Open Range

Between 1865 and 1900, tens of thousands of settlers moved to Montana to become gold and copper miners, cattle ranchers, and brothel owners — leading to conflict with the Native Americans who already lived there.

By Austin Harvey • August 4, 2025