politics

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2021

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2021

Inside The Pullman Strike, The Historic Railroad Boycott That Led To Labor Day

The Pullman Strike of 1894 saw more than 250,000 railroad workers walk off the job and halt the U.S. economy for months — until federal troops were called in.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 20, 2021

Inside The Pullman Strike, The Historic Railroad Boycott That Led To Labor Day

The Pullman Strike of 1894 saw more than 250,000 railroad workers walk off the job and halt the U.S. economy for months — until federal troops were called in.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 20, 2021

The Short And Tragic Life Of William Wallace Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Son

The third son of Abraham Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln died at the age of just 11 after contracting typhoid fever in 1862.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 13, 2021

The Short And Tragic Life Of William Wallace Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Son

The third son of Abraham Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln died at the age of just 11 after contracting typhoid fever in 1862.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 13, 2021

33 Photos Of Bloody Sunday, When British Soldiers Shot Down Northern Irish Protesters

On January 30, 1972, British soldiers brutally killed 13 unarmed civilians who were participating in a civil rights march in the Northern Irish city of Derry.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 12, 2021

33 Photos Of Bloody Sunday, When British Soldiers Shot Down Northern Irish Protesters

On January 30, 1972, British soldiers brutally killed 13 unarmed civilians who were participating in a civil rights march in the Northern Irish city of Derry.

By Natasha Ishak • December 12, 2021

Nine Presidential Sex Scandals That Shook Up The White House

From Grover Cleveland's love child to John F. Kennedy’s affairs, these presidential sex scandals shocked America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2021

Nine Presidential Sex Scandals That Shook Up The White House

From Grover Cleveland's love child to John F. Kennedy’s affairs, these presidential sex scandals shocked America.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2021

How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 29, 2021

How Michael Dowd Became The Most Crooked Cop In The NYPD

Michael Dowd joined the NYPD in 1982 and was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn. There, he began working with drug dealers, robbing their rivals, and selling cocaine.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 29, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena • Nov 28, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena • November 28, 2021

The Little-Known History Behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

When he took the podium to deliver the "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King wasn't even going to utter that immortal line — then fate interceded.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 26, 2021

The Little-Known History Behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech

When he took the podium to deliver the "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King wasn't even going to utter that immortal line — then fate interceded.

By Savannah Cox • November 26, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 24, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 24, 2021

Rare Copy Of The US Constitution Sells For A Record-Breaking $43.2 Million

A crowdfunded cryptocurrency group called ConstitutionDAO added some drama to the auction by raising $40 million in hopes of buying the document but were ultimately outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 23, 2021

News

Rare Copy Of The US Constitution Sells For A Record-Breaking $43.2 Million

A crowdfunded cryptocurrency group called ConstitutionDAO added some drama to the auction by raising $40 million in hopes of buying the document but were ultimately outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 23, 2021