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The Six Dates That You Should Know For Black History Month

Black History Month starts today. Here's how it got started, and some dates you should know.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 1, 2016

The Six Dates That You Should Know For Black History Month

Black History Month starts today. Here's how it got started, and some dates you should know.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 1, 2016

Why Is Iowa First? A Quick History Of The Caucuses

Every four years, Iowa becomes the most important state in the Union. But why?

By John Schellhase • Jan 28, 2016

Why Is Iowa First? A Quick History Of The Caucuses

Every four years, Iowa becomes the most important state in the Union. But why?

By John Schellhase • January 28, 2016

Making A Murderer: Six Theories On What Really Happened To Teresa Halbach

Since the debut of Netflix’s docudrama Making A Murderer, the Internet has been abuzz with theories about the murder of Teresa Halbach that would support Steven Avery’s innocence. The release of case information not presented in the documentary, combined with what was revealed throughout the show, has become fodder for...

By Abby Norman • Jan 27, 2016

Making A Murderer: Six Theories On What Really Happened To Teresa Halbach

Since the debut of Netflix’s docudrama Making A Murderer, the Internet has been abuzz with theories about the murder of Teresa Halbach that would support Steven Avery’s innocence. The release of case information not presented in the documentary, combined with what was revealed throughout the show, has become fodder for...

By Abby Norman • January 27, 2016

Committing Treason To Win The Presidency: How Richard Nixon And Henry Kissinger Prolonged The Vietnam War

Political ambition—or as some might call it when it comes to Richard Nixon, treason—prolonged the war in Vietnam for half a decade. Here's how it happened.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 27, 2016

Committing Treason To Win The Presidency: How Richard Nixon And Henry Kissinger Prolonged The Vietnam War

Political ambition—or as some might call it when it comes to Richard Nixon, treason—prolonged the war in Vietnam for half a decade. Here's how it happened.

By Richard Stockton • January 27, 2016

The Strange, Surprising History Of The Vibrator

In the U.S. alone, the vibrator is a billion dollar industry. But how long have they really been around, and who invented them?

By Abby Norman • Jan 26, 2016

The Strange, Surprising History Of The Vibrator

In the U.S. alone, the vibrator is a billion dollar industry. But how long have they really been around, and who invented them?

By Abby Norman • January 26, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • Jan 25, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • January 25, 2016

Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 22, 2016

Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 22, 2016

The Surprising History Of Death In America

Where did our current funeral rituals come from, and as they fall out of fashion, what will we replace them with?

By Abby Norman • Jan 21, 2016

The Surprising History Of Death In America

Where did our current funeral rituals come from, and as they fall out of fashion, what will we replace them with?

By Abby Norman • January 21, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • Jan 13, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • January 13, 2016