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Photo Of The Day: The Heartwarming Story Behind The First Ever Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

On Christmas Eve, 1931, in the midst of the Great Depression, construction workers building what was to become Rockefeller Center in New York City pooled their money together and bought a 20-foot balsam fir tree. They lined up beside the tree decorated with homemade garlands and one-by-one received their paychecks....

By Nickolaus Hines • Dec 2, 2015

Photo Of The Day: The Heartwarming Story Behind The First Ever Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

On Christmas Eve, 1931, in the midst of the Great Depression, construction workers building what was to become Rockefeller Center in New York City pooled their money together and bought a 20-foot balsam fir tree. They lined up beside the tree decorated with homemade garlands and one-by-one received their paychecks....

By Nickolaus Hines • December 2, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 25, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • November 25, 2015

Shattering Stereotypes: This Is What Native Americans Really Look Like Today

As we celebrate the supposed historical unity among Native American tribes and European settlers each Thanksgiving, we often forget that story’s dark side: exclusion, racism, even genocide. In Project 562 (named after the 562 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States), photographer Matika Wilbur — a Native American...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 22, 2015

Shattering Stereotypes: This Is What Native Americans Really Look Like Today

As we celebrate the supposed historical unity among Native American tribes and European settlers each Thanksgiving, we often forget that story’s dark side: exclusion, racism, even genocide. In Project 562 (named after the 562 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States), photographer Matika Wilbur — a Native American...

By Erin Kelly • November 22, 2015

Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2015

Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 2015

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman • Nov 14, 2015

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman • November 14, 2015

31 Crazy Narco Instagram Photos Posted By Mexico’s Most Feared Drug Cartels

See inside the lavish, gaudy and lethal world of Mexico's most feared narcos, as posted to their own cartel Instagram accounts.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2015

31 Crazy Narco Instagram Photos Posted By Mexico’s Most Feared Drug Cartels

See inside the lavish, gaudy and lethal world of Mexico's most feared narcos, as posted to their own cartel Instagram accounts.

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2015

Here’s What Our Veterans Look Like After Over A Decade Of War In The Middle East

On the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I officially ended. Exactly one year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day, which would later be expanded to honor all veterans and become Veterans Day. In the 21st century, these veterans are returning not...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 11, 2015

Here’s What Our Veterans Look Like After Over A Decade Of War In The Middle East

On the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I officially ended. Exactly one year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day, which would later be expanded to honor all veterans and become Veterans Day. In the 21st century, these veterans are returning not...

By Erin Kelly • November 11, 2015

Meet Sergeant Stubby, The Canine Hero Of World War I

How a dog named Sergeant Stubby participated in 17 battles, rose to the rank of sergeant, and became a national icon.

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 6, 2015

Meet Sergeant Stubby, The Canine Hero Of World War I

How a dog named Sergeant Stubby participated in 17 battles, rose to the rank of sergeant, and became a national icon.

By Nickolaus Hines • November 6, 2015

Looks Like A Desert, Isn’t A Desert: The Story Of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

With ever-changing white sandy beaches and turquoise-blue ponds, it's hard to believe that Lençóis Maranhenses National Park really exists.

By Kiri Picone • Nov 6, 2015

Looks Like A Desert, Isn’t A Desert: The Story Of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

With ever-changing white sandy beaches and turquoise-blue ponds, it's hard to believe that Lençóis Maranhenses National Park really exists.

By Kiri Picone • November 6, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 5, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • November 5, 2015