The Century-Long History Of MLB's Subway Series
Baseball is littered with a plethora of traditions some of which are difficult to trace. But, the history of the "Subway Series" started over a century ago.
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Inside Robert And Katherine Oppenheimer's Troubled Family Life
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who is generally credited with the success of the weapons resulting from the Manhattan Project in World War II.
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The Phrase 'We The People' Came From This Forgotten Founding Father
Perhaps most of us have heard the phrase "Founding Fathers" at some point -- but note the plural. Remarkable individuals shaped what became the United States.
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Texas' Firearm-Related Deaths Were Already Getting Worse Even Before Uvalde
The massacre of children in a Texas school highlighted the state's lax gun laws, but firearm-related deaths were already getting worse even before Uvalde.
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Shady Details About George Washington
Nothing can take away all the great things Washington did for the U.S.A., but he wasn't perfect. Here are some shady details about George Washington.
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Granddaughter Looks Just Like The Famous First Lady
Jacqueline Kennedy has a granddaughter who is as beautiful as the former first lady was. Meet Rose Schlossberg.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1990s Music Industry
The '90s were a time of change not just for a number of music genres, but for the industry itself. This is the messed up truth about the 1990s music industry.
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The Deadliest Heat Waves In History
The planet feels hotter than ever, and scientists say extreme temperatures are the new normal. These are the deadliest heat waves in history.
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German Museum Münzkabinett Houses More Forms Of Currency That You Ever Knew Existed
The Münzkabinett museum in Dresden, Germany, is home to more forms of currency than you ever knew existed. Here's what you need to know about the museum.
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The Origin Of The Word Tarot Might Have Some Believers Upset
The Origin of The Word Tarot, a word that evolved over the centuries along with the purpose of the cards, Might Have Some Believers Upset
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How The Battle Of Cable Street Changed England's Fascist Movement
The Battle of Cable Street in London pitted fascist demonstrators against protestors. Here's how the Battle fo Cable Street changed England's fascist movement.
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Why The NAACP Refused To Work With Mamie Till After An Initial Speaking Tour
The torture and murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till at the hands of white Mississippi racists in 1955 helped inflame the Civil Rights movement in this country.
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What It's Really Like To Work As A 911 Operator
Whether you're thinking about a career as an emergency dispatcher or you're just curious, here's what it's really like to work as a 911 operator.
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Who Was The First Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be reincarnated for 14 generations. Here is the story of the very first Dalai Lama.
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Dwight Eisenhower's Lack Of Response To Emmett Till's Murder Spoke Volumes
The brutal murder of teenager Emmett Till in 1955 shocked the nation. However, President Dwight Eisenhower's lack of response spoke volumes on his stance.
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Tragic Details Found In American President Autopsy Reports
Autopsies date back 2,000 years and throughout history, they've helped to explain causes of death. Here are the post-mortem findings for eight U.S. presidents.
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Pope Francis' Apology To Canada's Indigenous Peoples Explained
When Pope Francis journeyed to Canada, the visit wasn't just social. An important aspect was the pope apologizing to Indigenous Peoples on behalf of the church.
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The Decades-Old Mystery Of The Unidentified Somerton Man May Have Finally Been Solved
One of the biggest mysteries in modern Australian history — the unidentified Somerton man — may have finally been solved. Let's take a look.
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Booker T Washington And George Washington Carver Had A Complicated Partnership
Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver were two Black titans of education. While working at Tukeegee they actually irritated each other quite a bit..
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This Seemingly Innocent 18th-Century London Coffee House Had A Different Purpose
Kings Coffee House was a notorious Covent Garden coffeehouse in the heart of London. Seemingly innocent on the outside, it served a much different purpose..
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Why The University Of Paris Closed For 2 Years After A Bar Fight
The University of Paris closed for two years in the 13th century after a bar fight broke out between students and townspeople at a local pub.
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James Stewart's Father Wrote Him A Heart-Tugging Letter When The Actor Left For WWII
Renowned Hollywood actor James Stewart took a career break to serve in WWII, and his father wrote him a heart-tugging letter upon his departure.
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The Cultural Legacy Of The Mummified Māori Heads, Toi Moko
The fascination with Toi moko, mummified Māori heads that remain spread all over the globe instead of in the hands of their people, dates back over 250 years.
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The True Story Of The FCI Danbury Prison Fire Of 1977
Many celebrities and well-known names have had to serve time at FCI Danbury, but in the 1970s, the prison was the site of a tragic fire that claimed five lives.
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The Real Reason David Warner Struggled With Talking About His Most Notorious Acting Roles
David Warner had a decades-long silver screen career that saw him play some iconic villains. Despite his career, he didn't talk about his work, and here's why.
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The Untold Truth Of Thomas Jefferson
There have been some pretty great Americans in the rather short timeline of the United States of America, and some of the best have become president.
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The First Ever Speeding Ticket Was Given To A Man Going 8 Mph
Getting caught for speeding is something that commonly happens but many dread. The first-ever of these tickets was given to a man who was going just 8 mph.
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