Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn Mar 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn March 2, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn Mar 1, 2021

Inside The Tragic Descent Of Vasily Stalin, The Soviet Dictator’s Second Son

Though he received special attention as Joseph Stalin's son, Vasily Stalin also gained a reputation for being a spoiled drunk. He was just 40 years old when he died in obscurity.

By Morgan Dunn March 1, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 28, 2021

Meet Josiah Henson, The Escaped Slave Whose Journey To Freedom Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’

After walking 600 miles to Canada in 1830, Josiah Henson returned to the United States to free over 100 more slaves.

By Genevieve Carlton February 28, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 25, 2021

The Story Of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, The First Black Woman To Become A Doctor In American History

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler made history when she earned her M.D. But her inspiring story was largely forgotten for over a century.

By Genevieve Carlton February 25, 2021

Meet Henrietta Wood, The Freed Slave Who Successfully Sued For Reparations

Even though she was emancipated in 1848, Henrietta Wood was kidnapped and enslaved again for 16 more years. After she was freed a second time, she took her captor to court.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 24, 2021

Meet Henrietta Wood, The Freed Slave Who Successfully Sued For Reparations

Even though she was emancipated in 1848, Henrietta Wood was kidnapped and enslaved again for 16 more years. After she was freed a second time, she took her captor to court.

By Genevieve Carlton February 24, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Devonte Hart, A Teenager Murdered By His Adoptive Mother

In 2014, a photo of Devonte Hart hugging a police officer during a Black Lives Matter protest went instantly viral. Just four years later, he made headlines again — for a tragic reason.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 22, 2021

The Tragic Story Of Devonte Hart, A Teenager Murdered By His Adoptive Mother

In 2014, a photo of Devonte Hart hugging a police officer during a Black Lives Matter protest went instantly viral. Just four years later, he made headlines again — for a tragic reason.

By Natasha Ishak February 22, 2021

The Unbelievable True Story Of Eddie Chapman, The British Criminal-Turned-Spy Who Fooled The Nazis

After offering his criminal services to the Nazis in exchange for his freedom from jail, Eddie Chapman turned himself in to the British and became "Agent Zigzag."

By Morgan Dunn Feb 9, 2021

The Unbelievable True Story Of Eddie Chapman, The British Criminal-Turned-Spy Who Fooled The Nazis

After offering his criminal services to the Nazis in exchange for his freedom from jail, Eddie Chapman turned himself in to the British and became "Agent Zigzag."

By Morgan Dunn February 9, 2021

Meet Trofim Lysenko, The Russian Agronomist Whose Pseudoscience Doomed Millions

For decades, the lives of Soviet citizens hung on the whims of Trofim Lysenko, a man who believed that plants could be taught to bloom in winter and that nature could be mastered by raw force.

By Morgan Dunn Feb 9, 2021

Meet Trofim Lysenko, The Russian Agronomist Whose Pseudoscience Doomed Millions

For decades, the lives of Soviet citizens hung on the whims of Trofim Lysenko, a man who believed that plants could be taught to bloom in winter and that nature could be mastered by raw force.

By Morgan Dunn February 9, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Fred Hampton’s Death And The Government Plot Behind It

While the Black Panthers called Fred Hampton's death a murder and the evidence proved them right, Chicago police insisted he was killed after firing on them during a shootout.

By Brandon Weber Feb 6, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Fred Hampton’s Death And The Government Plot Behind It

While the Black Panthers called Fred Hampton's death a murder and the evidence proved them right, Chicago police insisted he was killed after firing on them during a shootout.

By Brandon Weber February 6, 2021

Meet Veronica Franco, The Revered Venetian Courtesan Who Was Defamed By Claims Of Witchcraft

In Renaissance-era Venice, Veronica Franco reached unusual heights for a woman as an educated courtesan. But as luxurious as the position was, it could be easily destroyed.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 3, 2021

Meet Veronica Franco, The Revered Venetian Courtesan Who Was Defamed By Claims Of Witchcraft

In Renaissance-era Venice, Veronica Franco reached unusual heights for a woman as an educated courtesan. But as luxurious as the position was, it could be easily destroyed.

By Genevieve Carlton February 3, 2021