How A Small Village In Mexico Came To Celebrate Juneteenth
Increasing awareness of the tragic legacy of enslaved peoples in the United States has given rise to Juneteenth celebrations, which also have spread to Mexico.
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The Biggest Landslides In US Presidential Elections
Presidential elections can be some of the most contentious times in American politics. Here are the biggest landslides in U.S. presidential elections.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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President James Garfield's Gut-Wrenching Final Words
James Garfield had a fairly unremarkable presidency, but he was one of the few presidents to be assassinated in office. These were his final words.
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Countries With The Strictest Gun Laws
In America, gun ownership is a constitutional right. But other regions of the world have a different approach. Here are the ones with the strictest gun laws.
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Do Living US Presidents Actually Get Along?
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
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Here's What William Henry Harrison Did During His Month As President
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
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Bill Clinton's Haunting Memory Of His Stepfather Is Quite The Eye-Opener
We're probably past the days when a candidate talks about being born in a log cabin. That doesn't mean chief executives didn't have challenges growing up.
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How A Cartoon Voice Actress Made Richard Nixon's Enemies List
Voice acting always seems like a pretty solid gig. No costumes, no memorizing lines, no makeup. Show up, read the words. What could go wrong?
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US Presidents Who Ran Unopposed In Their Elections
The United States prides itself on its robust arena of political debate, but it wasn't always that way. Years ago, two presidents ran for election unopposed.
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Why A Malcolm X Postcard Featured A Photo Of A Chimpanzee
Malcom X is one of the U.S.' most well-known and most controversial civil rights leaders. Here's why he once sent a postcard with a picture of a chimpanzee.
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The Truth About The Indy 500's Wild Snake Pit
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
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Putin Seems To Confirm What We Suspected About His Feelings Towards Donald Trump
Putin and Trump have a history of what's been seen as a friendly relationship. After recent Russian bannings of U.S. citizens, Trump's omission raised eyebrows.
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The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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The Truth About US Presidential Frenemy, Roscoe Conkling
In the messy political scene following the Civil War, one man proved especially powerful. This is the truth about US presidential frenemy, Roscoe Conkling.
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Why The 1876 Presidential Election Was The Most Controversial In History
The electoral process in the United States, both locally and nationally, can be fraught with emotion, subject to accusations both false and true.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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Thomas Jefferson And John Adams Vandalized A Chair That Belonged To A Famous Playwright
While on separate diplomatic missions in 1786, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams met up for a thrilling foray across Great Britain's cultural sites.
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The Myth About Theodore Roosevelt You Need To Stop Believing
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
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The Only Meeting Between Coretta Scott King And Malcolm X
Malcolm X and Coretta Scott King met exactly once. That meeting took place in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 during a campaign for voting rights. Here's what happened.
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Malcolm X Knew This Legendary Comedian When They Were Teenagers
History is full of chance meetings between individuals who forge a friendship, but go their separate ways to great fame and public acclaim on their own.
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