The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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The Truth About US Presidential Frenemy, Roscoe Conkling
In the messy political scene following the Civil War, one man proved especially powerful. This is the truth about US presidential frenemy, Roscoe Conkling.
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Why The 1876 Presidential Election Was The Most Controversial In History
The electoral process in the United States, both locally and nationally, can be fraught with emotion, subject to accusations both false and true.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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Thomas Jefferson And John Adams Vandalized A Chair That Belonged To A Famous Playwright
While on separate diplomatic missions in 1786, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams met up for a thrilling foray across Great Britain's cultural sites.
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The Myth About Theodore Roosevelt You Need To Stop Believing
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
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What It Was Like To Attend The Only Presidential Wedding In The White House
Grover Cleveland was the only president to have a White House wedding. So what it was like to attend the only presidential wedding in the White House?
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Former First Lady Gave Well Wishes To John Wayne Gacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was the wife of Democratic President Jimmy Carter. However, she is in a number of photographs with dubious characters.
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The Magician Who Managed To Rob Jimmy Carter's Secret Service Detail
Some might call Apollo Robbins a master of sleight of hand. Others might call him a pickpocket. Which one was he when he robbed Jimmy Carter's security team?
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The Truth About President Taft's Special Seats At Yale
William Howard Taft was a Yale alumnus before he served as the 27th president. He seemed very happy to return to the school when he left the White House.
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How New Presidents Move Into The White House So Quickly
The White House is a symbol, a base of operations, a public gathering space, but it's also a home to the first family, and to the families who have come before.
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This Is The First President To Work In The Oval Office
Everyone is familiar with the Oval Office in the White House, where the President of the United States works, but who was the first president to use it?
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Who Was The Shortest U.S. President?
U.S. presidents might holding a commanding political position, but some were rather short in stature. James Madison was the shortest U.S. president.
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How Richard Nixon Became An Unwelcome April Fools' Day Joke
Some NPR listeners in 1992 were duped by an April Fools' Day joke that reportedly had listeners calling in to express their outrage. Here's the story.
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This President Hosted The Very First Easter Egg Roll
Holidays bring their unique qualities to the pages of the calendar. Included on the list for Easter is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
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This Is The Most Common Zodiac Sign For US Presidents
Presidential candidates don't usually display their star signs while campaigning. However, every president has had one and some signs are more represented.
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How Ulysses S. Grant Lost All His Money
Though he isn't as famous as Washington or Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant was still a significant historical figure. Here's how he lost all his money.
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The Real Reason Russian Presidents Have Lifetime Immunity Now
There are those who take very seriously the idea of abiding by the rule of law. And then there are those who simply change the rules they don't like.
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The Only Two Presidents Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for many military personnel. It's also the grave site of several significant government figures.
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The Mystery Of Why Paul Newman Showed Up On Richard Nixon's Opponents List
Richard Nixon's "Opponents List" is exactly what it sounds like - a list of people his administration deemed to be a threat. On that list was one Paul Newman.
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How Volodymyr Zelenskyy Made History As President Of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, was thrust into the harsh, tragic spotlight of world history when his country was invaded by the Russian military.
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Why Donald Trump Admires Putin So Much
Ever since the 2016 presidential election campaign season, Donald Trump's relationships with Russia and Vladimir Putin, have been part of his narrative.
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