Incredible True Stories Of Black Soldiers In The American Civil War
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Malcolm X Survived His Assassination
Harlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
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This Is How Many Kennedy Family Members Have Run For President
The Kennedy family is perhaps the United States' most famous political dynasty. Over the years, multiple members have run for president - but just how many?
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The Reason Modern U.S. Presidents Never Have Facial Hair
Despite this being the age of beards, facial hair remains so absent from the White House.
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The Last Thing These US Presidents Said Before They Died
When it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
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Here's What Happened To The Home John F. Kennedy Was Born In
President John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 at 83 Beals Street in middle-class Brookline, Massachusetts. Here's what happened to the home.
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Why Operation Underground Railroad Was Once Under Investigation
Tim Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that works to rescue children from sex trafficking, was once under investigation.
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Presidential Children Who Were Troublemakers
These presidential children were total troublemakers. There's nothing like being young and on top of the world.
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Rules Former Presidents Have To Follow
Even commanders-in-chief can't do whatever they want. From driving cars to using cell phones, these are the rules that former presidents have to follow.
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The Final Months Of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Life
John F. Kennedy Jr.'s premature death fueled the notion that the Kennedys were a family dogged by misfortune. His final months only fed that image more.
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Why White Buffalo Are So Revered By Indigenous People
White buffalo are revered by indigenous people in North America. Here's why the rare animals are part of native people's belief systems.
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What Happened To The Real-Life Diseases That Killed You In Oregon Trail?
There were plenty of ways to die in the classic "Oregon Trail" video game, including snakebites, broken limbs, accidental gunshots, and disease.
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How The Hunter Biden Case Could Affect The 2024 Presidential Election
In June 2023, it was revealed that Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, will plead guilty to tax offenses. Here's how it could affect the 2024 presidential election.
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The Heaviest Drinking Presidents In American History
The highest office in the U.S. has attracted a surprisingly large number of heavy drinkers. Here are the heaviest drinking presidents in American history.
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Are American Presidents Allowed To Get Drunk?
The job of president of the United States is one of many responsibilities, so alcohol might seem like a no-go. But are they allowed to get drunk?
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The Second Indictment Against Donald Trump Explained
When the indictment against Donald Trump was finally unsealed over the weekend, the exact nature of the charges against the former president came to light.
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The Strangest Places Donald Trump Stored Classified Documents
Donald Trump is facing federal charges for allegations around illegally held documents. Here are the strangest places he stored the classified materials.
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How Many Presidents And Vice Presidents Have Taken Classified Documents (That We Know Of)?
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 made it illegal to mishandle classified information, which is how former president Donald Trump was indicted in 2023.
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Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize.
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Pat Robertson's Controversial 1988 Bid For President
Pat Robertson, credited with the rise of the religious right in American politics, sought the 1988 nomination for president in the Republican Party.
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Why Independence Rock Was Such An Important Landmark On The Oregon Trail
One of the landmarks along the Oregon Trail is Independence Rock in Wyoming. The rock is considered the halfway point for many travelers heading west.
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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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The Tragic History Of People At Niagara Falls
While most people who visit Niagara Falls are content to stand back and watch, there are some who tragically take it a step further.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Donald Trump's Sexual Abuse Liability Verdict Explained
On May 9, 2023, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sex abuse and defamation in a civil case. Those charges were brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
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The Worst Things Joe Biden Has Ever Said
A self-proclaimed "gaffe machine," President Joe Biden has had his fair share of word blunders. Here are the worst things Biden has ever said.
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Emmett Till Accuser Carolyn Bryant Faced Legal Battles Until The End Of Her Life
In 1955, Donham, then Carolyn Bryant, told her husband, Roy Bryant, that 14-year-old Black boy Emmett Till sexually propositioned her in public.
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