The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left many wondering how it could have happened. Originalism might be the key to how we got here today.
Stephen Hawking was one of the most important scientists of all time, but he also had a dramatic personal life with two marriages that ended in divorce.
It comes as no surprise that great genius sometimes arrives wrapped up in, putting it charitably, equally great eccentricity. Beethoven was no exception.
While TV and film offer a window into what it's like to go undercover, it turns out some of the most common tropes are quite far from the reality of vice work.
The Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde was Clyde Barrow, a man prone to killing without hesitation when it suited his purposes. The first dated back to his prison days.
The Earthrise photo, taken of the Earth from space by astronauts, is one of the most famous photos ever taken. Here's the story of the Earthrise photo.
Teddy Roosevelt is one of the most beloved U.S. presidents. Before he took the Oath of Office, though, he was on the frontier hunting and chasing boat thieves
Thanks to Marvel, you might know that Thor, Loki, and other Norse gods hail from a place called Asgard. Here's a primer on Norse mythology's golden realm.
One of the most popular (and rightly so) toys ever invented is the snuggly, lovable teddy bear, beloved (literally) by children and adults the world over.
Justice Stephen Breyer has been described as a "pragmatist," "problem-solver," and "centrist." Here's a question he raised during his time on the Supreme Court.
As they say, rank has its privileges, but the higher the rank, the higher the risk involved, especially when it comes to individuals in national leadership.
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised