A Look At The Conflict Between W.E.B. Du Bois And Booker T. Washington
The differing views of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington on the best solutions for Black Americans led to a big intellectual disagreement.
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The Korean War Was The First Time A US President Did This
The Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
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Joe Biden And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
The relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
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Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
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A Look At The Legend Of The Cherokee Rose
17,000 Cherokee were forced to make the long walk west following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 — an arduous journey that called for strength and inspiration.
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How Many Victims Were There In The Tulsa Race Massacre?
Once upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1981 Brixton Riots
It's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
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Here's What Happened When Barack Obama Broke Royal Protocol With The Queen
U.S. Presidents have been known to make royal gaffes when meeting Queen Elizabeth — even the cool and collected President Barack Obama broke from protocol.
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Who Was History's Richest President?
The skills that make for a career in politics can also translate into the private sector, and many throughout history were already wealthy when elected.
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A Look At The Navajo Nation's Connection To Uranium
There was a hidden human cost to the advances of the nuclear age — and (surprise!) it was borne mostly by the poor and people of color, particularly the Navajo.
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Here's What We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Donald Trump
The queen stayed "diplomatically mum" about what she thinks of the 45th president of the United States, who is the 12th sitting president she's met since 1951.
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What Happened To Kiki Camarena's Wife?
On the day of his abduction, DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena was supposed to meet up with his wife, but she would never see him again. Where is she today?
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Richard Nixon's Relationship
She has reigned during the administrations of 14 U.S. presidents, starting with Harry S. Truman and going all the way through Joseph Biden.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Sketchy Brother
Think your siblings are embarrassing? They've probably got nothing on Jimmy Carter's brother, Billy — the man who brought us Billy Beer and a Libyan scandal.
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What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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US Presidents Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
Some presidents were doing the job while facing secret struggles and confronting their mortality. Here's the US presidents who suffered the most tragic deaths.
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The Sad Death Of John DeLorean
The name John DeLorean is synonymous with glamorous automobiles, and his life was a shining example of the classic American Dream.
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Death
One of the most controversial civil rights activists ever, Malcolm X, was passionately vocal in his advocacy of Black rights.
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The Real Reason Prince Philip Apologized To Richard Nixon
A letter unearthed from the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum reveals Prince Philip agonized over a speech he made during a 1969 visit with President Nixon.
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Why Independence Rock Was Such An Important Landmark On The Oregon Trail
One of the landmarks along the Oregon Trail is Independence Rock in Wyoming. The rock is considered the halfway point for many travelers heading west.
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Untold Tales Of Gender-Nonconforming Men And Women Of The Wild West
Gender swapping has been going on for a long time—even in the long-ago Wild West, when men and women frequently donned each other's clothing.
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The Native American Document That Inspired The US Constitution
The young United States drew inspiration from knowledge gleaned from the past, including the Great Law of Peace that created the Iroquois Confederacy.
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Here's What The Book Of Mormon Says About Native Americans
The Book of Mormon is not just a spiritual text; in many ways, it's a snapshot of U.S. history at the time -- in particular, passages about Native Americans.
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The History Of The Native Americans' National Day Of Mourning
For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday full of feasting and family. But the fourth Thursday in November is also the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning.
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The Surprising True Story Of The Native American Confederate General
Like many children in planter class families, Watie had been baptized, received a Western-style education from Christian missionaries, and grew up bilingual.
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What It Was Really Like Escaping On The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad allowed Black people to escape slavery, but the trip was perilous. Here's what it was really like escaping on the Underground Railroad.
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The Most Powerful First Ladies In US History
Who said that the office of the first lady is one without power or influence? Several helped shaped their husband's policies and practices while in office.
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