Interesting People Who Make History Worth Remembering

The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Alan Freed — “Father Of Rock And Roll”

Alan Freed, the "father of rock 'n' roll," didn't just come onto the scene during a new era. He helped define it.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 27, 2018

The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Alan Freed — “Father Of Rock And Roll”

Alan Freed, the "father of rock 'n' roll," didn't just come onto the scene during a new era. He helped define it.

By Kara Goldfarb March 27, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro Mar 26, 2018

Mary Bowser: The Former Slave Who Helped Bring Down The Confederacy

The Confederates were sure former slave-turned-Union spy Mary Bowser wouldn't be able to read the sensitive documents they left out around her — they were wrong.

By Gina Dimuro March 26, 2018

Meet Phoenix Jones — Real-Life Vigilante Superhero And MMA Badass

Phoenix Jones doesn't just wear a bulletproof supersuit, mask, and cape for fun. This real-life superhero fights actual crime.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 26, 2018

Meet Phoenix Jones — Real-Life Vigilante Superhero And MMA Badass

Phoenix Jones doesn't just wear a bulletproof supersuit, mask, and cape for fun. This real-life superhero fights actual crime.

By Kara Goldfarb March 26, 2018

Alan Ralsky Was The Spam King — Then Internet Sleuths Got His Home Address

In 2009, Alan Ralsky pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 26, 2018

Alan Ralsky Was The Spam King — Then Internet Sleuths Got His Home Address

In 2009, Alan Ralsky pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering.

By Kara Goldfarb March 26, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong Mar 24, 2018

The Forgotten Black Cowboys Of The Wild West

Though in many ways Hollywood has whitewashed the Wild West, some of the first settlers were freed slaves who traveled west and became the black cowboys of the American frontier.

By William DeLong March 24, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena Mar 23, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena March 23, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena Mar 23, 2018

The Tragic Life Of Dian Fossey And Her “Gorillas In The Mist”

She wrote the acclaimed book Gorillas In The Mist and became an ardent conservationist for gorillas, but Dian Fossey's efforts to combat poaching ended up costing her life.

By Katie Serena March 23, 2018