Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

Meet Ellen And William Craft, The Slaves Who Escaped To Freedom Disguised As A Slave Owner And His Valet

After 200 miles aboard a train owned by their master and a nail-biting boat ride, Ellen and William Craft made their way to Philadelphia to become free.

By Andrew Milne Jul 2, 2019

Meet Ellen And William Craft, The Slaves Who Escaped To Freedom Disguised As A Slave Owner And His Valet

After 200 miles aboard a train owned by their master and a nail-biting boat ride, Ellen and William Craft made their way to Philadelphia to become free.

By Andrew Milne July 2, 2019

San Francisco School Board Votes To Remove Mural Depicting George Washington’s Life

"What images do they see? Dead Indians to the left and African Americans to the right in bondage."

By Natasha Ishak Jul 2, 2019

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San Francisco School Board Votes To Remove Mural Depicting George Washington’s Life

"What images do they see? Dead Indians to the left and African Americans to the right in bondage."

By Natasha Ishak July 2, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 1, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak July 1, 2019

Paul Watkins Was Charles Manson’s Recruiter — Then He Helped Bring The Cult Leader Down

From an A student to a hippie drifter, Paul Watkins thought he'd found meaning at the Spahn Ranch with the Manson Family — until Manson tried to kill him.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 1, 2019

Paul Watkins Was Charles Manson’s Recruiter — Then He Helped Bring The Cult Leader Down

From an A student to a hippie drifter, Paul Watkins thought he'd found meaning at the Spahn Ranch with the Manson Family — until Manson tried to kill him.

By Marco Margaritoff July 1, 2019

Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

In 1949, the military told 500 families that the bodies of their loved ones were still on the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll, and couldn't be recovered. That never sat well with History Flight president Mark Noah.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 1, 2019

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Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

By Marco Margaritoff July 1, 2019

Samantha Smith Wanted Peace During The Cold War, So She Wrote The Soviets And Asked For It

With a simple letter, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith sparked peace and friendship between two nations during one of the tensest periods in modern history.

By Hannah McKennett Jun 30, 2019

Samantha Smith Wanted Peace During The Cold War, So She Wrote The Soviets And Asked For It

With a simple letter, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith sparked peace and friendship between two nations during one of the tensest periods in modern history.

By Hannah McKennett June 30, 2019

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The Forgotten Murder Of Gary Hinman, The First Manson Family Victim

Just days before the Tate-LaBianca murders, a musician named Gary Hinman opened his home to members of the Manson Family — and was brutally murdered for it.

By Katie Serena Jun 27, 2019

The Forgotten Murder Of Gary Hinman, The First Manson Family Victim

Just days before the Tate-LaBianca murders, a musician named Gary Hinman opened his home to members of the Manson Family — and was brutally murdered for it.

By Katie Serena June 27, 2019