Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Inspiring Story Of Joe Medicine Crow, The Plains War Chief Who Fought The Nazis During World War II

Born in 1913 on the Crow Reservation in Montana, Joseph Medicine Crow was raised in the warrior tradition of his people — which he put to good use while serving in France and Germany.

By Genevieve Carlton Nov 23, 2021

The Inspiring Story Of Joe Medicine Crow, The Plains War Chief Who Fought The Nazis During World War II

Born in 1913 on the Crow Reservation in Montana, Joseph Medicine Crow was raised in the warrior tradition of his people — which he put to good use while serving in France and Germany.

By Genevieve Carlton November 23, 2021

How Daryl Davis Befriends KKK Members And Gets Them To Quit

Even though he's a Black man, Daryl Davis has successfully befriended and convinced some 200 Ku Klux Klan members and neo-Nazis to leave their hate groups.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 23, 2021

How Daryl Davis Befriends KKK Members And Gets Them To Quit

Even though he's a Black man, Daryl Davis has successfully befriended and convinced some 200 Ku Klux Klan members and neo-Nazis to leave their hate groups.

By Kaleena Fraga November 23, 2021

How Chief Red Cloud Waged War With The U.S. Army Over His People’s Land — And Won

From 1866 to 1868, Sioux Chief Red Cloud successfully fought the expansion of white settlers into Oglala Lakota territory in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 22, 2021

How Chief Red Cloud Waged War With The U.S. Army Over His People’s Land — And Won

From 1866 to 1868, Sioux Chief Red Cloud successfully fought the expansion of white settlers into Oglala Lakota territory in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota.

By Kaleena Fraga November 22, 2021

Frank Serpico: The NYPD Whistleblower Who Uncovered Corruption — And Was Shot In The Face For It

In 1970s Brooklyn, idealistic cop Frank Serpico blew the whistle on bribery and crime within the force. It almost cost him his life.

By William DeLong Nov 21, 2021

Frank Serpico: The NYPD Whistleblower Who Uncovered Corruption — And Was Shot In The Face For It

In 1970s Brooklyn, idealistic cop Frank Serpico blew the whistle on bribery and crime within the force. It almost cost him his life.

By William DeLong November 21, 2021

Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

Just a year into his reign in 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. But while England disapproved of the couple, Adolf Hitler welcomed them to Germany with open arms.

By Leah Silverman Nov 21, 2021

Inside The Scandals Of King Edward VIII, The British Monarch With Nazi Ties

By Leah Silverman November 21, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro Nov 21, 2021

He Was Hollywood’s Favorite Native American, But Iron Eyes Cody Wasn’t Native At All

Iron Eyes Cody quickly became Hollywood's go-to actor for Native American roles, but America's noble "Indian" was of Sicilian descent.

By Gina Dimuro November 21, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena Nov 20, 2021

Ona Judge, The Story Of The Slave Who Escaped Washington’s Plantation

Ona Judge escaped a life of slavery on George Washington's plantation and stood her ground when he sent men to retrieve her.

By Katie Serena November 20, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton Nov 20, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton November 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena Nov 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena November 20, 2021