W.E.B. Du Bois lived a fascinating, but often painful, existence, and throughout it all, he never stopped fighting for a better, more equitable tomorrow.
The disappearance of Patrice Endres is a cold case on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries reboot. This is the untold truth of Patrice Endres' mysterious disappearance.
The American Indian Movement, most known for the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee, galvanized a generation of Native youth. This is the true story of the movement.
The Discovery Channel found a bona fide hit with How It's Made. It's fun watching an assembly line of frozen burritos whizzing by or seeing a creator meticulously craft unique handmade goods. But sometimes, these segments get downright weird. These are the most bizarre episodes of How It's Made.
The Constitution of the United States is the most important document in our country, so it's surprising how many myths and outright falsehoods surround our foundational document. Here are false things you believe about the Constitution.
The image of the train robbers jumping into cars and getting the goodies is undeniably exciting. These were the most notable train robberies in the Wild West.
Tons of elements from Aquaman's world, from mermaids to giant seahorses to sea gods to Atlantis itself, have their roots in authentic myth, legend, and folklore. This is the mythology behind Aquaman explained.
A dollar isn't a lot of money, but it can still buy some strange, interesting things if you know where to look. Here's what you can buy for $1 across the globe.
Throughout U.S. history, courtrooms have been the sites of major civil rights battles. These are the most important racial court cases in U.S. history.
Harvey Milk is an icon, the first non-incumbent openly gay man to be elected to public office in the United States. Here's the tragic story of Harvey Milk.
The soulfulness and seriousness of George Michael's art hinted at a man who dealt with profound sadness, misery, and heartbreak. This is his tragic story.
John Belushi lived a short but eventful life filled with both overwhelming success and heartbreaking tragedy. This is the tragic real-life story of John Belushi.
Few horror movies are as iconic as F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu, but the movie was a nightmare to make. This is the true story behind Nosferatu.
The New York Times started as a penny paper in 1851 and went on to become one of the world's most influential newspapers. But it wasn't always smooth sailing.
Billie Jean King is known as not only one of the greatest tennis players in history, but her struggles have paved the way for women and LGBTQ athletes today.