Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly Jan 7, 2021

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly January 7, 2021

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Go inside the sad story of "Typhoid Mary" Mallon, an Irish American cook who was found to be "patient zero" during a typhoid epidemic in early 1900s New York.

By Natasha Ishak Jan 5, 2021

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Go inside the sad story of "Typhoid Mary" Mallon, an Irish American cook who was found to be "patient zero" during a typhoid epidemic in early 1900s New York.

By Natasha Ishak January 5, 2021

Meet Donald ‘Pee Wee’ Gaskins, The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Allegedly Murdered 90 People

Pee Wee Gaskins took to violence as early as age 11, when he and a group of friends burglarized, assaulted, and raped their neighbors.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 4, 2021

Meet Donald ‘Pee Wee’ Gaskins, The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Allegedly Murdered 90 People

Pee Wee Gaskins took to violence as early as age 11, when he and a group of friends burglarized, assaulted, and raped their neighbors.

By Marco Margaritoff January 4, 2021

Inside The Historic Moment When Martin Luther King And Malcolm X Met For The First And Only Time

On March 26, 1964, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. met on Capitol Hill and discussed working together in the future — but within a year, one of them was dead.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 30, 2020

Inside The Historic Moment When Martin Luther King And Malcolm X Met For The First And Only Time

On March 26, 1964, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. met on Capitol Hill and discussed working together in the future — but within a year, one of them was dead.

By Kaleena Fraga December 30, 2020

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

New York-based artist Dustin Yellin captures the human form in glass slides, creating beautiful window sandwiches in the process.

By Kiri Picone Dec 30, 2020

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

New York-based artist Dustin Yellin captures the human form in glass slides, creating beautiful window sandwiches in the process.

By Kiri Picone December 30, 2020

Russian Billionaire Funds A New Home For Siberian Hermit Known As The ‘World’s Loneliest Woman’

Agafya Lykova has lived in an isolated settlement in the remote wilds of Siberia for 70 years.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 14, 2020

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Russian Billionaire Funds A New Home For Siberian Hermit Known As The ‘World’s Loneliest Woman’

Agafya Lykova has lived in an isolated settlement in the remote wilds of Siberia for 70 years.

By Natasha Ishak December 14, 2020

The Author Of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Was An Anti-Semite — And His Family Just Apologized

The official apology issued by the author's family has gained attention ahead of a slew of new adaptations of his works.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 7, 2020

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The Author Of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Was An Anti-Semite — And His Family Just Apologized

The official apology issued by the author's family has gained attention ahead of a slew of new adaptations of his works.

By Natasha Ishak December 7, 2020

Politician Named Adolf Hitler Elected To Local Office In Namibia

Adolf Hitler Uunona represents a party that is historically anti-apartheid and anti-white minority rule.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 4, 2020

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Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Meet Donald ‘Pee Wee’ Gaskins, The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Allegedly Murdered 90 People

Meet Donald ‘Pee Wee’ Gaskins, The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Allegedly Murdered 90 People

Inside The Historic Moment When Martin Luther King And Malcolm X Met For The First And Only Time

Inside The Historic Moment When Martin Luther King And Malcolm X Met For The First And Only Time

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

Dustin Yellin’s “Window Sandwiches” Are The Coolest Collages We’ve Ever Seen

Russian Billionaire Funds A New Home For Siberian Hermit Known As The ‘World’s Loneliest Woman’

Russian Billionaire Funds A New Home For Siberian Hermit Known As The ‘World’s Loneliest Woman’

The Author Of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Was An Anti-Semite — And His Family Just Apologized

The Author Of ‘Charlie And The Chocolate Factory’ Was An Anti-Semite — And His Family Just Apologized

Politician Named Adolf Hitler Elected To Local Office In Namibia

Politician Named Adolf Hitler Elected To Local Office In Namibia

Meet Gregor MacGregor, The Scottish Con Artist Who Convinced Britain He Was The Prince Of A Nonexistent Colony

Meet Gregor MacGregor, The Scottish Con Artist Who Convinced Britain He Was The Prince Of A Nonexistent Colony

The Terrible True Stories Behind The Most Infamous Deaths Of Old Hollywood Stars

The Terrible True Stories Behind The Most Infamous Deaths Of Old Hollywood Stars

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII

How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII