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Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2015

Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 2015

The Invisible Empire: Famous KKK Members In American Politics

These famous KKK members reached the highest ranks of power in the U.S. government and shaped our history.

By Richard Stockton • Nov 5, 2015

The Invisible Empire: Famous KKK Members In American Politics

These famous KKK members reached the highest ranks of power in the U.S. government and shaped our history.

By Richard Stockton • November 5, 2015

A History Of The Internet And Its Invention

On October 29, 1969, at 10:30 PM, internet history was made with the transfer of one simple message.

By Nickolaus Hines • Oct 29, 2015

A History Of The Internet And Its Invention

On October 29, 1969, at 10:30 PM, internet history was made with the transfer of one simple message.

By Nickolaus Hines • October 29, 2015

Graph Of The Day: Would You Kill Baby Hitler? New York Times Readers Respond

The New York Times Magazine asked their readers if they would kill baby Hitler. Here are the results of the heated exchange on Twitter.

By Nickolaus Hines • Oct 23, 2015

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Graph Of The Day: Would You Kill Baby Hitler? New York Times Readers Respond

The New York Times Magazine asked their readers if they would kill baby Hitler. Here are the results of the heated exchange on Twitter.

By Nickolaus Hines • October 23, 2015

Astounding Titanic Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These little-known Titanic facts are sure to surprise you--and give you the chills.

By John Kuroski • Oct 21, 2015

Astounding Titanic Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These little-known Titanic facts are sure to surprise you--and give you the chills.

By John Kuroski • October 21, 2015

Never-Before-Seen Photo Of Billy The Kid Could Be Worth $5 Million

This newly authenticated photograph of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, bought for $2 at an antique shop, could be worth around $5 million.

By John Kuroski • Oct 17, 2015

Never-Before-Seen Photo Of Billy The Kid Could Be Worth $5 Million

This newly authenticated photograph of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, bought for $2 at an antique shop, could be worth around $5 million.

By John Kuroski • October 17, 2015

The Bizarre Way The Smallpox Vaccine Arrived In America

People have done some great — and ethnically questionable — things in the name of empire.

By Teresa Cantero • Oct 16, 2015

The Bizarre Way The Smallpox Vaccine Arrived In America

People have done some great — and ethnically questionable — things in the name of empire.

By Teresa Cantero • October 16, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 15, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • October 15, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 14, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • October 14, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • Oct 14, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • October 14, 2015