modern history

7 Creepy Abandoned Cities From Across The World

From California to Norway to Taipei, these once-thriving places are now abandoned cities.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 22, 2014

7 Creepy Abandoned Cities From Across The World

From California to Norway to Taipei, these once-thriving places are now abandoned cities.

By Savannah Cox • April 22, 2014

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • Mar 22, 2014

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • March 22, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 20, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • March 20, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 19, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 19, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 10, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • March 10, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 14, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • January 14, 2014

The Russian Revolution In Pictures

The Russian Revolution that led to the formation of the Soviet Union is a long story of relatively fast social change in a short amount of time. Because Russia was still using the Julian calendar at the time, they are known as the February and October Revolutions. Following the Bolshevik...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 6, 2013

The Russian Revolution In Pictures

The Russian Revolution that led to the formation of the Soviet Union is a long story of relatively fast social change in a short amount of time. Because Russia was still using the Julian calendar at the time, they are known as the February and October Revolutions. Following the Bolshevik...

By Savannah Cox • December 6, 2013

Thirty Spectacular Photos Of John F. Kennedy

A fascinating look at the iconic images and pivotal moments of the life of JFK.

By Alexander Baldwin • Nov 22, 2013

Thirty Spectacular Photos Of John F. Kennedy

A fascinating look at the iconic images and pivotal moments of the life of JFK.

By Alexander Baldwin • November 22, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 16, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • October 16, 2013