modern history

Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • Jan 20, 2016

Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • January 20, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 8, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 8, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2016

Video Of The Day: 36 Years Ago Today, “Rapper’s Delight” Took Hip Hop Off The Streets And Into The Billboard Top 40

"Rapper's Delight" changed the face of American music culture when it became the first hip hop song to breach the Billboard Top 40.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 5, 2016

Video Of The Day: 36 Years Ago Today, “Rapper’s Delight” Took Hip Hop Off The Streets And Into The Billboard Top 40

"Rapper's Delight" changed the face of American music culture when it became the first hip hop song to breach the Billboard Top 40.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 5, 2016

Video Of The Day: The Real History Of Kwanzaa

Discover how Kwanzaa became an African-American holiday.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 26, 2015

Video Of The Day: The Real History Of Kwanzaa

Discover how Kwanzaa became an African-American holiday.

By All That's Interesting • December 26, 2015

Six Extraordinary Female Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed The World

These female Nobel Prize winners' momentous, diverse achievements have impacted the world far more than we realize.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 10, 2015

Six Extraordinary Female Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed The World

These female Nobel Prize winners' momentous, diverse achievements have impacted the world far more than we realize.

By All That's Interesting • December 10, 2015

Photo Of The Day: The Last Man On The Moon

Apollo 17 launched 43 years ago with the crew of the last men to land on the Moon. Their legacy, and the future of Moon missions, is still being written.

By Nickolaus Hines • Dec 7, 2015

Photo Of The Day: The Last Man On The Moon

Apollo 17 launched 43 years ago with the crew of the last men to land on the Moon. Their legacy, and the future of Moon missions, is still being written.

By Nickolaus Hines • December 7, 2015

A Brief History Of Gun Control Legislation In America

Even though the Second Amendment is a supposedly "inalienable" right, our interpretation of it has changed over the years.

By Abby Norman • Dec 3, 2015

A Brief History Of Gun Control Legislation In America

Even though the Second Amendment is a supposedly "inalienable" right, our interpretation of it has changed over the years.

By Abby Norman • December 3, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 3, 2015

In 1955, A “Woman’s Car” Actually Existed, And It Came With A Purse

A closer look at one of the most disastrously sexist products ever, the 1955 Dodge La Femme.

By Erin Kelly • December 3, 2015

The Unbelievable Life Of Edwin Hubble And His Contributions To Astrophysics

From multiple bachelors and graduate degrees to serving in World War 1. The multilingual mathematician, physicist, and astronomer led quite the life.

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 20, 2015

The Unbelievable Life Of Edwin Hubble And His Contributions To Astrophysics

From multiple bachelors and graduate degrees to serving in World War 1. The multilingual mathematician, physicist, and astronomer led quite the life.

By Nickolaus Hines • November 20, 2015