modern history

Mad, Bad And Totally Loony: History’s Most Eccentric People

Whether they were weird, crazy or just a little bit bizarre, history's most eccentric people make for hilariously unbelievable stories.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 5, 2015

Mad, Bad And Totally Loony: History’s Most Eccentric People

Whether they were weird, crazy or just a little bit bizarre, history's most eccentric people make for hilariously unbelievable stories.

By Kiri Picone • April 5, 2015

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman • Mar 12, 2015

Alice Clement: The Little-Known Story Of The Female Sherlock Holmes

Turn of the century reporters summed Alice Clement up as “furs, heels and jujitsu.” Appointed on August 5th, 1913, Clement was the only woman in the class of almost 100 new police detectives and would remain so for many years after. Clement’s appearance was often the focus of the day’s...

By Abby Norman • March 12, 2015

These Pictures Of Vintage Detroit Will Surprise You

In spite of its infrastructure and landmarks, a city is not immortal. These vintage Detroit photos serve as a reminder of that.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 12, 2015

These Pictures Of Vintage Detroit Will Surprise You

In spite of its infrastructure and landmarks, a city is not immortal. These vintage Detroit photos serve as a reminder of that.

By Kiri Picone • March 12, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 2, 2015

Thirty-Three Maps That Explain The United States Better Than Any Textbook

From the prevalence of meth labs to the real size of Alaska, we look at fascinating maps that uncover the United States of America.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 2, 2015

Vintage Photos From The Golden Age Of Air Travel

After World War II, commercial air travel exploded as a luxurious and exciting new way to fly -- but it wasn't cheap.

By Chris Altman • Feb 26, 2015

Vintage Photos From The Golden Age Of Air Travel

After World War II, commercial air travel exploded as a luxurious and exciting new way to fly -- but it wasn't cheap.

By Chris Altman • February 26, 2015

In The Time Of Victorian Portraits, The Quickest Way To Look Like An Idiot Was By Smiling

Whether haunting or silly, these Victorian portraits reveal what photography was like well over a century ago.

By Savannah Cox • Feb 23, 2015

In The Time Of Victorian Portraits, The Quickest Way To Look Like An Idiot Was By Smiling

Whether haunting or silly, these Victorian portraits reveal what photography was like well over a century ago.

By Savannah Cox • February 23, 2015

Lost Hollywood: Contact Sheets Reveal Candid Stars

Contact sheets have long been a tool of the professional photographer, but they have seldom been seen by the public. Hollywood contact sheets are highly sought by collectors – and with a new book by Karina Longworth, interest in these rare photo sheets from famous films are receiving a whole...

By Erin Kelly • Feb 12, 2015

Lost Hollywood: Contact Sheets Reveal Candid Stars

Contact sheets have long been a tool of the professional photographer, but they have seldom been seen by the public. Hollywood contact sheets are highly sought by collectors – and with a new book by Karina Longworth, interest in these rare photo sheets from famous films are receiving a whole...

By Erin Kelly • February 12, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • Feb 11, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • February 11, 2015

10 Terrifying Urban Legends From Tinsel Town

A world filled with so many larger-than-life people and events is bound to generate a lot of myths. And some of them can be quite disturbing.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 9, 2015

10 Terrifying Urban Legends From Tinsel Town

A world filled with so many larger-than-life people and events is bound to generate a lot of myths. And some of them can be quite disturbing.

By All That's Interesting • February 9, 2015

24 Photos Of Life Inside Ravensbrück, The Nazis’ Only All-Female Concentration Camp

During the Holocaust, 130,000 female prisoners pass through the gates of Ravensbrück — most of whom never walked back out.

By John Kuroski • Jan 26, 2015

24 Photos Of Life Inside Ravensbrück, The Nazis’ Only All-Female Concentration Camp

During the Holocaust, 130,000 female prisoners pass through the gates of Ravensbrück — most of whom never walked back out.

By John Kuroski • January 26, 2015