modern history

Meet Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Fearless Black Activist Who Exposed Racism And Fought For Women’s Suffrage

Despite being born into slavery and orphaned at 16, Ida B. Wells became a renowned journalist, an anti-lynching advocate, and a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

By Abby Norman • Jul 6, 2022

Meet Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Fearless Black Activist Who Exposed Racism And Fought For Women’s Suffrage

Despite being born into slavery and orphaned at 16, Ida B. Wells became a renowned journalist, an anti-lynching advocate, and a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

By Abby Norman • July 6, 2022

Inside The Tragic Story Of Flight 93 Hero Tom Burnett

On September 11, 2001, Tom Burnett helped lead the passenger revolt against the hijackers aboard United Flight 93 — and saved untold lives in the process.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 5, 2022

Inside The Tragic Story Of Flight 93 Hero Tom Burnett

On September 11, 2001, Tom Burnett helped lead the passenger revolt against the hijackers aboard United Flight 93 — and saved untold lives in the process.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 5, 2022

The Story Of James Doohan, The ‘Star Trek’ Actor Who Took Out Two German Snipers During World War II

Long before he was Scotty on Star Trek, World War II hero James "Jimmy" Doohan was known as the "craziest pilot in the Canadian air force."

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 5, 2022

The Story Of James Doohan, The ‘Star Trek’ Actor Who Took Out Two German Snipers During World War II

Long before he was Scotty on Star Trek, World War II hero James "Jimmy" Doohan was known as the "craziest pilot in the Canadian air force."

By Gina Dimuro • July 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 4, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • July 4, 2022

D-Day Pictures And Stories That Capture The Gravity Of The Normandy Invasion

On D-Day, more than 160,000 Allied troops converged on a single stretch of coastline to begin the Normandy invasion — and turn the tide of World War II.

By John Kuroski • Jul 4, 2022

D-Day Pictures And Stories That Capture The Gravity Of The Normandy Invasion

On D-Day, more than 160,000 Allied troops converged on a single stretch of coastline to begin the Normandy invasion — and turn the tide of World War II.

By John Kuroski • July 4, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 3, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • July 3, 2022

The Brutal History Of The Spanish Donkey, The Medieval Torture Device That Left Victims With Mangled Genitalia

Also known as the wooden horse or the chevalet, variations of the Spanish donkey were used from the Middle Ages all the way up until the American Civil War in the 1860s.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 3, 2022

The Brutal History Of The Spanish Donkey, The Medieval Torture Device That Left Victims With Mangled Genitalia

Also known as the wooden horse or the chevalet, variations of the Spanish donkey were used from the Middle Ages all the way up until the American Civil War in the 1860s.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 3, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 3, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 3, 2022

27 Vintage Photos Of Woman Criminals Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From the "Giggling Granny" serial killer to the "Numbers Queen" crime boss, see some of the most striking colorized images of female criminals from the past.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2022

27 Vintage Photos Of Woman Criminals Brought To Life In Stunning Color

From the "Giggling Granny" serial killer to the "Numbers Queen" crime boss, see some of the most striking colorized images of female criminals from the past.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2022