The Dark History Of Collegiate Greek Life
Joining a fraternity or sorority has been a defining part of college life for over a century. But its history has not always been as illustrious as its alumni.
Read MoreJoining a fraternity or sorority has been a defining part of college life for over a century. But its history has not always been as illustrious as its alumni.
Read MoreDuring World War II, the U.S. government created the direct predecessor of the CIA. Women played a huge role in espionage but working in that role wasn't easy.
Read MoreThe Salem Witch Trials make up one of the most shocking tales from American history. Here's the story of the accusers at the center of it all.
Read MoreMartin Scorsese brought David Grann's book "Killers of the Flower Moon" to life in 2023. But how close to the reality did the film stay, and what was left out?
Read MoreBeing the child of a U.S. president is a tall order - especially if your father was Theodore Roosevelt. Here's what became of Roosevelt's six children.
Read MoreAmerica's first ladies have been mostly scandal-free, but they have run afoul of the press occasionally. Here are some first ladies' most scandalous moments.
Read MoreHannah Crafts is considered to be one of the first known Black female novelists in the United States. Let's dive into her fascinating backstory.
Read MoreTheodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees in the White House despite living there with his wife and six children. Some may consider his reason practical.
Read MoreWhile presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
Read MoreThe White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
Read MoreThe United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
Read MoreColumbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
Read MoreElection seasons in the United States run significantly longer than in other countries, and many experts use previous elections to predict the next.
Read MoreWorker strikes are nothing new, and have been integral for many gains for industry employees. In American history, the longest strike lasted over seven years.
Read MoreThough he had a tough time in office, Jimmy Carter is one of the most well-liked presidents in American history. He also had a long literary career.
Read MoreIn 2021 the first female Vice President of the United States was sworn in to office, but in 1890 this was the first American president to hire a female staffer.
Read MorePresidents traveling abroad might seem normal today, but it used to be taboo. This changed when the first sitting American president left the country.
Read MoreOver the years, American presidents have kept many pets - in fact, only four haven't kept animals around the White House. One even befriended a family of mice.
Read MoreOne of George Washington's elite bodyguards was executed for his role in a purported web of traitors - and some believe they intended to kill the president.
Read MorePresident Warren G. Harding died on August 2, 1923, and conspiracy theories about the cause of death continue to swirl today. Here's what they say.
Read MoreNo person has ever been elected president of the United States while in jail. But what exactly would happen in this scenario? Let's take a look.
Read MoreA body language expert has just weighed in on Donald Trump's facial expressions as he posed for mugshots at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta.
Read MoreFormer President Richard Nixon might be infamous for the Watergate scandal, but his daughter famously married another former head of state's grandson.
Read MoreOften overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
Read MoreThe Kennedy family is perhaps the United States' most famous political dynasty. Over the years, multiple members have run for president - but just how many?
Read MoreWhen it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
Read MorePresident John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 at 83 Beals Street in middle-class Brookline, Massachusetts. Here's what happened to the home.
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