The Messed Up Truth About The Zoot Suit Riots
In the summer of 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots were a series of attacks made by white servicemen against Mexican-Americans in downtown Los Angeles.
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The Messed Up Truth About Don McLean
Don McLean, mainly known for "American Pie," has lived a life loaded with troubling and controversial moments. This is the messed up truth about Don McLean.
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Messed Up Stories From The Book Of Enoch
The Book of Enoch is part of the Bible in some Christian churches. But that doesn't mean it's not still full of weird stuff, like strange primordial beings, talking babies, stars with human downstairs parts, a corpse giving birth, and way more. Here are some messed up stories from the Book of Enoch.
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Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos
Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Lewis And Clark Expedition
The real Lewis and Clark expedition was far more brutal than what you were told in school. This is the messed up truth about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Louisiana Purchase
Like much of American history, the story of the Louisiana Purchase is much darker and more complicated than what's taught in schools. It paved the way for the oppression of Native Americans, the expansion of slavery, and even the Civil War. This is the messed up truth about the Louisiana Purchase.
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The Messed Up Real-Life Story Of Pablo Picasso
Picasso was mainly a painter, dabbling in sculpture and other media, and he certainly didn't lead a boring life. Here's the messed up truth about Pablo Picasso.
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Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories
The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Paris Catacombs
There are a lot of famous places in Paris, but the creepiest might be the bone-filled tunnels beneath. This is the messed up truth about the Paris Catacombs.
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The Messed Up Truth About Native American Reservations
Native American reservations were built on a messed up history of colonization by an invading government, genocide, and stolen land.
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The Messed Up Truth About Ike Turner
Ike Turner wasn't always the poster child for spousal abuse.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The War In Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan began in 2001 following 9/11 as part of the United States' War on Terror. The whole affair was a sad story for everyone involved.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Egyptian Pharaohs
When we talk about pharaohs, we really are talking about ancient history -- Ancient Egyptian history, with a dollop of the Greeks thrown in for good measure.
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The Messed Up Story Of The 1992 L.A. Riots
The 1992 LA riots rank high as one of the most racially volatile moments in post-Civil War America.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Reconstruction Era
Reconstruction after the Civil War was an attempt to reconstruct everything about Southern life and politics. But after an auspicious start, Reconstruction slowly collapsed under the weight of political reality and short-sighted decisions. Here's the messed-up truth about the Reconstruction era.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Iraq War
Like all wars, the Iraq War was filled with heroes, villains, and mistakes both harrying and hilarious. These are some messed up things that happened during the Iraq War.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Gulf War
Although the Gulf War was shorter than most, countless atrocities still occurred. These are some of the messed up things that happened during the Gulf War.
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The Messed Up History Of Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a symbol of a dark, treacherous past full of stolen land and broken treaties. This is the messed up history of Mount Rushmore.
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Messed Up Experiments That The Soviet Union Conducted
During its comparatively brief existence, the Soviet Union was deep into technological advancement, but some of these experiments were seriously messed up.
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The Messed Up Story Of Wounded Knee
The history between the US and Native Americans doesn't make the US look like the shining hero it pretends to be. This is the messed up story of Wounded Knee.
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The Messed Up Truth About Gone With The Wind
Gone with the Wind presents a sentimental view of the old South—and slavery. It's impossible to ignore the messed up truth about Gone with the Wind—truths that include overt racism, love affairs, protests, and one of the most chaotic and poorly-run film productions in history.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Catherine The Great
Catherine the Great is credited for making Russia a paragon of European splendor and power. Rumors aside, the truth about Catherine is stranger than fiction.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery bus boycott is often hailed as the opening act of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. But the version you're taught in school leaves out the heroic efforts of multiple people who worked tirelessly towards desegregation. This is the messed up truth about the Montgomery bus boycott.
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The Messed Up History Of Smallpox
The messed up history of smallpox is filled with horrors and pitfalls, and it's only by being aware of this history that we can avoid repeating it.
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The Truth About The Assassination Plot Against 50 Cent
50 Cent gained fame and admiration, turning the pages of his life into lyrics. But not everyone has loved 50 "like a fat kid love cake."
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The Messed Up Truth About The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was one of the most devastating industrial accidents in this nation's history. This is the messed up truth.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During World War I
World War I claimed millions lives, but that fact alone only scratches the surface of the weird, messed up things that happened during World War I.
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