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31 Photos That Encapsulate The Crisis In Ferguson, Missouri

Police gunning down an unarmed teenager, descending on non-violent protestors with tanks and special-ops forces, streaming tear gas in the eyes of journalists who ask too many questions and arresting those who are simply doing their jobs. Is Ferguson, Missouri our first taste of what a police state in the...

By Savannah Cox • Aug 15, 2014

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31 Photos That Encapsulate The Crisis In Ferguson, Missouri

Police gunning down an unarmed teenager, descending on non-violent protestors with tanks and special-ops forces, streaming tear gas in the eyes of journalists who ask too many questions and arresting those who are simply doing their jobs. Is Ferguson, Missouri our first taste of what a police state in the...

By Savannah Cox • August 15, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 4, 2014

Thank The Leaders Of The Suffrage Movement For Your Independence

To create lasting change--regardless of the area--it takes consistent, joint efforts. The same can be said about the Suffrage Movement.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 4, 2014

A Brief History Of The American Flag

In honor of the Fourth of July, we peek into history to track the evolution of the American Flag.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 3, 2014

A Brief History Of The American Flag

In honor of the Fourth of July, we peek into history to track the evolution of the American Flag.

By Kiri Picone • July 3, 2014

The 20 Craziest Laws In The United States

If you want to kill someone in New Jersey, don't wear a vest. In Alabama, you can't chain your pet gator to a fire hydrant. Behold, America's craziest laws.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 5, 2014

The 20 Craziest Laws In The United States

If you want to kill someone in New Jersey, don't wear a vest. In Alabama, you can't chain your pet gator to a fire hydrant. Behold, America's craziest laws.

By All That's Interesting • June 5, 2014

What Remains Of The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair Today

Bringing in the world's best and brightest innovators, the 1893 Chicago World's Fair transformed the way we look at exhibitions forever.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jun 4, 2014

What Remains Of The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair Today

Bringing in the world's best and brightest innovators, the 1893 Chicago World's Fair transformed the way we look at exhibitions forever.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • June 4, 2014

Andy Warhol, Inside The Life Of An Iconic Pop Artist And Hoarder

While Andy Warhol is best known for turning the mundane into art, his death revealed to fans a debilitating part of his life: hoarding.

By Savannah Cox • May 28, 2014

Andy Warhol, Inside The Life Of An Iconic Pop Artist And Hoarder

While Andy Warhol is best known for turning the mundane into art, his death revealed to fans a debilitating part of his life: hoarding.

By Savannah Cox • May 28, 2014

The Intriguing History Of The American Penny

To commemorate Lucky Penny Day, we uncover the lengthy (yet intriguing) history of the American penny, which was first created in 1787.

By Kiri Picone • May 23, 2014

The Intriguing History Of The American Penny

To commemorate Lucky Penny Day, we uncover the lengthy (yet intriguing) history of the American penny, which was first created in 1787.

By Kiri Picone • May 23, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

The Many Faces Of United States Gun Culture

American gun culture has mystified many for ages. And as you can see from these chilling photos, Charles Ommanney presents it in its purest form yet.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 2, 2014

The Many Faces Of United States Gun Culture

American gun culture has mystified many for ages. And as you can see from these chilling photos, Charles Ommanney presents it in its purest form yet.

By Savannah Cox • April 2, 2014

Revisiting Jeffersonville, Indiana Through The Photographic Lens Of Dana Lixenberg

Over the course of 7 years, photographer Dana Lixenberg shot homeless individuals from Jeffersonville, Indiana in this transfixing series.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 28, 2014

Revisiting Jeffersonville, Indiana Through The Photographic Lens Of Dana Lixenberg

Over the course of 7 years, photographer Dana Lixenberg shot homeless individuals from Jeffersonville, Indiana in this transfixing series.

By Kiri Picone • March 28, 2014