The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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How Other Countries Teach American History
American history can yield a much different set of stories, some of the characters appear far different, depending on whose history people are reading.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Presidents' Bodies After They Died
For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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What Life Was Like For U.S. Marshals In The Wild West
In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.
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This Actor Was Considered For George H.W. Bush's Vice President
George H.W. Bush almost selected Clint Eastwood as his running mate in 1988, and he might have made a better choice than you'd think.
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The Creepiest Native American Legendary Creatures
The Native Americans had some super creepy fables to get children to behave and warn people away from cultural taboos.
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The Native American Fish Wars Of The 1960s And 1970s Explained
The U.S. cared little about upholding treaties, and for over a century, Native American rights were infringed upon. This oppression culminated in the Fish Wars.
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The Library Of Congress Has The Final Possessions Of This Popular President
One of the Library of Congress's more surprising holdings are the final possessions of President Lincoln -- items found in his pockets after he was killed.
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Things In The Oregon Trail Game You Only Notice As An Adult
You'll only notice these odd things in the Oregon Trail game as an adult. Or maybe if you were a really, really precocious child...
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The Messed Up History Of Native American Boarding Schools
The first Native boarding school was opened in 1879, and for almost 100 years, they became another arena of forced assimilation and genocide.
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What Life Is Really Like After Being The President
Here's what life is really like after being the president of the USA.
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Wyatt Earp's Family Tree, Explained
Wyatt Earp is certainly the most famous of the Earps, but he had seven other siblings, some of whom were also at the O.K. Corral. Here is the Earp family tree.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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What Medical Treatment Was Really Like In The Wild West
In the early days of US colonization of the American west things were notoriously rough and tumble. And medical treatment was arguably even rougher.
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Worst Presidents In American History
Since George Washington left office, there have been outcries of "Worst President Ever!" The guys below were all bad in their own, special way.
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The Untold Truth Of Jim Crow
Jim Crow laws became a guiding principle in the South. What were they, and how bad was life living underneath them? This is the untold truth of Jim Crow.
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What People Really Ate In The Wild West
Day to day life on the frontier was dangerous, and when it came to mealtime a lot of settlers found the offerings a far cry from what they were used to.
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Malcolm X Knew This Legendary Comedian When They Were Teenagers
History is full of chance meetings between individuals who forge a friendship, but go their separate ways to great fame and public acclaim on their own.
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The Most Bizarre Presidential Campaigns Ever
From vampires to a dude who wears a boot on his head, here are some of the weirdest presidential campaigns ever run.
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Every American Ever Convicted Of Treason (And What Happened Next)
Here are all the Americans convicted of treason, and no, the famous Rosenbergs aren't among them.
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Presidents Who Said Strange Things Before Death
It's natural to assume US presidents have a lot of wisdom to share when on death's doorstep. But oftentimes, their final words are just strange and confusing.
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How Did Cowboys Bathe Themselves In The Wild West?
Ah, the life of the cowboy. Freedom. The open range. Cooking over a campfire. But was there time for bathing?
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Here's What The Book Of Mormon Says About Native Americans
The Book of Mormon is not just a spiritual text; in many ways, it's a snapshot of U.S. history at the time -- in particular, passages about Native Americans.
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How Did Cowboys Brush Their Teeth In The Wild West?
You could make the argument that cowboys had no excuse not to brush their teeth.
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The Painful Truth About Stagecoach Travel In The Old West
Stage travel was one way to get from Point A to Point B or even Q in the Old West -- But that doesn't mean it wasn't painful.
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