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Who Wrote The Pledge Of Allegiance — And Why Its History Is Controversial

Ever since Francis Bellamy wrote what's believed to be the original Pledge of Allegiance in 1892, it's been controversial. From its anti-immigrant origins to the "under God" debate, here's the true history.

By Samuel Warde Apr 12, 2023

Who Wrote The Pledge Of Allegiance — And Why Its History Is Controversial

Ever since Francis Bellamy wrote what's believed to be the original Pledge of Allegiance in 1892, it's been controversial. From its anti-immigrant origins to the "under God" debate, here's the true history.

By Samuel Warde April 12, 2023

Go Inside The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster Through These 23 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos

From 1985 until the mid-2000s, Blockbuster was the place to be on a Friday night — but the age of mail-order DVDs and streaming services quickly forced the company to declare bankruptcy and close almost all of its stores by 2014.

By Austin Harvey Apr 11, 2023

Go Inside The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Blockbuster Through These 23 Nostalgia-Inducing Photos

From 1985 until the mid-2000s, Blockbuster was the place to be on a Friday night — but the age of mail-order DVDs and streaming services quickly forced the company to declare bankruptcy and close almost all of its stores by 2014.

By Austin Harvey April 11, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Of DeOrr Kunz Jr., The Toddler Who Vanished On A Family Camping Trip

In 2015, two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared from a campground in Lemhi County, Idaho — and no trace of him has ever been found.

By Rivy Lyon Apr 11, 2023

The Heartbreaking Story Of DeOrr Kunz Jr., The Toddler Who Vanished On A Family Camping Trip

In 2015, two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared from a campground in Lemhi County, Idaho — and no trace of him has ever been found.

By Rivy Lyon April 11, 2023

Joe Bonanno Spent 35 Years As The Boss Of One Of New York’s Biggest Crime Families — Then Wrote A Tell-All Book About It

After becoming a Mafia boss at the age of just 26, Joseph Bonanno spent decades as the head of a crime family before retiring in 1968 and eventually exposing some of the mob's biggest secrets.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 11, 2023

Joe Bonanno Spent 35 Years As The Boss Of One Of New York’s Biggest Crime Families — Then Wrote A Tell-All Book About It

After becoming a Mafia boss at the age of just 26, Joseph Bonanno spent decades as the head of a crime family before retiring in 1968 and eventually exposing some of the mob's biggest secrets.

By Marco Margaritoff April 11, 2023

44 Vintage Photos Of The Real-Life Newsboys Who Peddled Papers On The Streets Of America And Inspired ‘Newsies’

Beginning in the 1840s, young boys called "newsies" sold newspapers in major cities across the U.S. in order to make a living or support their struggling families — and as these photos show, the job wasn't always easy.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 10, 2023

44 Vintage Photos Of The Real-Life Newsboys Who Peddled Papers On The Streets Of America And Inspired ‘Newsies’

Beginning in the 1840s, young boys called "newsies" sold newspapers in major cities across the U.S. in order to make a living or support their struggling families — and as these photos show, the job wasn't always easy.

By Kaleena Fraga April 10, 2023

Lewis Powell, The Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Who Stabbed The Secretary Of State

Lewis Powell was just 21 years old when he conspired with John Wilkes Booth and several others to plot the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and William Seward in an effort to topple the U.S. government.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 8, 2023

Lewis Powell, The Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Who Stabbed The Secretary Of State

Lewis Powell was just 21 years old when he conspired with John Wilkes Booth and several others to plot the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and William Seward in an effort to topple the U.S. government.

By Marco Margaritoff April 8, 2023

How A Tragic Mistake On A Movie Set Led To The Death Of Brandon Lee

On March 31, 1993, Brandon Lee was accidentally shot with a dummy bullet on the set of "The Crow." Six hours later, the 28-year-old actor was dead.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 8, 2023

How A Tragic Mistake On A Movie Set Led To The Death Of Brandon Lee

On March 31, 1993, Brandon Lee was accidentally shot with a dummy bullet on the set of "The Crow." Six hours later, the 28-year-old actor was dead.

By Marco Margaritoff April 8, 2023

55 Astonishing Ansel Adams Photographs That Depict Nature, Life, And Social Justice In America

Throughout the 20th century, Ansel Adams captured stunning black-and-white images of the American West, earning the title of "America's most important landscape photographer."

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 7, 2023

55 Astonishing Ansel Adams Photographs That Depict Nature, Life, And Social Justice In America

Throughout the 20th century, Ansel Adams captured stunning black-and-white images of the American West, earning the title of "America's most important landscape photographer."

By Kaleena Fraga April 7, 2023

The Courageous Life And Tragic Death Of Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson

Despite his heroic actions in World War I, U.S. Army soldier Henry Johnson didn't receive his due until 2015 — 86 years after he died in obscurity and poverty.

By Gina Dimuro Apr 7, 2023

The Courageous Life And Tragic Death Of Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson

Despite his heroic actions in World War I, U.S. Army soldier Henry Johnson didn't receive his due until 2015 — 86 years after he died in obscurity and poverty.

By Gina Dimuro April 7, 2023
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