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How Frances Perkins, The First Woman Cabinet Member In U.S. History, Invented Modern Working Conditions

Although Frances Perkins was the first woman cabinet member in U.S. history and the principal architect of the New Deal, her story remains widely overlooked to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 13, 2018

How Frances Perkins, The First Woman Cabinet Member In U.S. History, Invented Modern Working Conditions

Although Frances Perkins was the first woman cabinet member in U.S. history and the principal architect of the New Deal, her story remains widely overlooked to this day.

By Gina Dimuro • August 13, 2018

The True Story Of Grace Marks And The Brutal Murder Behind ‘Alias Grace’

Did 16-year-old Grace Marks of Alias Grace fame actually help murder her employer and his lover — or was she unfairly locked away?

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 8, 2018

The True Story Of Grace Marks And The Brutal Murder Behind ‘Alias Grace’

Did 16-year-old Grace Marks of Alias Grace fame actually help murder her employer and his lover — or was she unfairly locked away?

By Gina Dimuro • August 8, 2018

Bacon’s Rebellion: The First Rebellion Against English Rule… In 1676

A century before the American Revolution, there was Bacon's Rebellion.

By John Kuroski • Aug 7, 2018

Bacon’s Rebellion: The First Rebellion Against English Rule… In 1676

A century before the American Revolution, there was Bacon's Rebellion.

By John Kuroski • August 7, 2018

Nikko Jenkins Committed A Grisly Murder Spree — To Please An Ancient Egyptian Serpent God

"The demonic forces just attacked me," Nikko Jenkins said. "I can't sleep, 36 hours at a time. Until I did the first one."

By William DeLong • Aug 7, 2018

Nikko Jenkins Committed A Grisly Murder Spree — To Please An Ancient Egyptian Serpent God

"The demonic forces just attacked me," Nikko Jenkins said. "I can't sleep, 36 hours at a time. Until I did the first one."

By William DeLong • August 7, 2018

Ronnie And Donnie Galyon: The Longest-Living Conjoined Twins In History

From sideshow performers to record-holders, Ronnie and Donnie Galyon have defied the odds to become the longest-living conjoined twins ever.

By Kara Goldfarb • Aug 6, 2018

Ronnie And Donnie Galyon: The Longest-Living Conjoined Twins In History

From sideshow performers to record-holders, Ronnie and Donnie Galyon have defied the odds to become the longest-living conjoined twins ever.

By Kara Goldfarb • August 6, 2018

Eugene Allen: The White House Butler Who Served Eight Presidents

The subject of "The Butler," Eugene Allen worked inside the White House for 34 years and served eight presidents — and finally got his due.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 4, 2018

Eugene Allen: The White House Butler Who Served Eight Presidents

The subject of "The Butler," Eugene Allen worked inside the White House for 34 years and served eight presidents — and finally got his due.

By Gina Dimuro • August 4, 2018

This Tablet From 1,500 B.C. May Contain The World’s First “Yo Mama” Joke

The ancient Babylonian tablet was likely written by a student, proving that even 35 centuries ago kids were making the same crude jokes as they do now.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 2, 2018

This Tablet From 1,500 B.C. May Contain The World’s First “Yo Mama” Joke

The ancient Babylonian tablet was likely written by a student, proving that even 35 centuries ago kids were making the same crude jokes as they do now.

By Bernadette Deron • August 2, 2018

Erik Weihenmayer: The Man Who Summited Everest – While Blind

"I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to participate in life," Erik Weihenmayer remembered thinking after he first went blind at 14. But that's not how things turned out.

By Gina Dimuro • Aug 2, 2018

Erik Weihenmayer: The Man Who Summited Everest – While Blind

"I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to participate in life," Erik Weihenmayer remembered thinking after he first went blind at 14. But that's not how things turned out.

By Gina Dimuro • August 2, 2018

Remains Of Tuskegee Airman Identified More Than 70 Years After His Death

Lawrence Dickson was declared M.I.A. in 1944 after his plane went down due to engine troubles somewhere over the Austria-Italy border.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 1, 2018

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Remains Of Tuskegee Airman Identified More Than 70 Years After His Death

Lawrence Dickson was declared M.I.A. in 1944 after his plane went down due to engine troubles somewhere over the Austria-Italy border.

By Caroline Redmond • August 1, 2018

King Zog Named Himself The King Of Albania, Then Survived Over 50 Assassination Attempts

He was the only Muslim king of modern Europe, and he survived over fifty assassination attempts as the last monarch of Albania.

By William DeLong • Jul 30, 2018

King Zog Named Himself The King Of Albania, Then Survived Over 50 Assassination Attempts

He was the only Muslim king of modern Europe, and he survived over fifty assassination attempts as the last monarch of Albania.

By William DeLong • July 30, 2018