modern history

The Herero Genocide: Inside Germany’s First Mass Murder

Decades before the Holocaust, the German Empire committed the 20th century's first genocide.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 17, 2017

The Herero Genocide: Inside Germany’s First Mass Murder

Decades before the Holocaust, the German Empire committed the 20th century's first genocide.

By Richard Stockton • January 17, 2017

True Stories Of The Japanese-American Internment Program

The Japanese-American internment camps serve as a stark reminder of what angry, frightened Americans are capable of.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 17, 2017

True Stories Of The Japanese-American Internment Program

The Japanese-American internment camps serve as a stark reminder of what angry, frightened Americans are capable of.

By Richard Stockton • January 17, 2017

Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard • Jan 8, 2017

Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard • January 8, 2017

How Wojtek The Bear Became A World War II Hero

How an orphaned Syrian bear named Wojtek became a Polish army hero.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 7, 2017

How Wojtek The Bear Became A World War II Hero

How an orphaned Syrian bear named Wojtek became a Polish army hero.

By Savannah Cox • January 7, 2017

The Bath School Disaster, The Biggest School Massacre America Forgot

The United States hasn't seen a school massacre of this scale since — which makes it all the more surprising that most of us know nothing about it.

By John Kuroski • Jan 4, 2017

The Bath School Disaster, The Biggest School Massacre America Forgot

The United States hasn't seen a school massacre of this scale since — which makes it all the more surprising that most of us know nothing about it.

By John Kuroski • January 4, 2017

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • Dec 26, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • December 26, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 22, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • December 22, 2016

The Anti-Vietnam War Movement In 39 Photos

As the situation grew more and more dire in Vietnam, America's Vietnam War protests grew stronger and stronger.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 14, 2016

The Anti-Vietnam War Movement In 39 Photos

As the situation grew more and more dire in Vietnam, America's Vietnam War protests grew stronger and stronger.

By Savannah Cox • December 14, 2016

Powerful World War 2 Photos That Most People Haven’t Seen

From Pearl Harbor to D-Day to the momentous events you may not know so well, these World War 2 photos bring history's worst cataclysm to life.

By John Kuroski • Dec 6, 2016

Powerful World War 2 Photos That Most People Haven’t Seen

From Pearl Harbor to D-Day to the momentous events you may not know so well, these World War 2 photos bring history's worst cataclysm to life.

By John Kuroski • December 6, 2016

55 Harrowing Photos Of The Great Depression In New York City

The Great Depression hit few cities harder than New York — but the city's darkest hour was also the crucible in which today's New York was forged.

By John Kuroski • Dec 4, 2016

55 Harrowing Photos Of The Great Depression In New York City

The Great Depression hit few cities harder than New York — but the city's darkest hour was also the crucible in which today's New York was forged.

By John Kuroski • December 4, 2016