What Really Happened After Martin Luther King Jr. Died?
Known all across the world as Martin Luther King Jr., that lone Baptist minister waged a silent protest against racism. But what happened after he died?
Read MoreKnown all across the world as Martin Luther King Jr., that lone Baptist minister waged a silent protest against racism. But what happened after he died?
Read MoreFor some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
Read MoreIt's said that you can pick your friends, but not your family. Both Hugh Hefner and President George W. Bush would probably have agreed with that.
Read MoreEvery presidential administration hosts its share of celebrations, dinners, parties -- some professional, some familial. But what about White House weddings?
Read MoreUlysses S. Grant has gone down in history for many reasons: his decisive leadership of Union forces during the Civil War; his presidency. Also, speeding.
Read MoreLife has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
Read MoreBill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
Read MoreScandal has been the undoing of many a career, whether in business, the arts, the military, or even -- perhaps especially -- national politics.
Read MoreThe life of John F. Kennedy Jr. — the child of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy — tragically came to an end on July 16, 1999.
Read MoreTrying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
Read MoreIt's easy to forget that presidents have families, too, even at Christmas. When did the Christmas Tree first come to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
Read MoreFamilies often have traditional decorations they use at the holidays. The residents of the White House bring their own unique vision and style each year.
Read MoreMalikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
Read MoreFans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
Read MoreIt's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Read MoreDecades later, truth is finally beginning to emerge about the assassination of Malcolm X. That doesn't mean there aren't still theories about the murder too.
Read MoreActivist and civil rights leader Malcolm X died 56 years ago on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39. He was giving a speech when he was boldly assassinated.
Read MoreMalcolm X and Louis Farrakhan had a long relationship -- friends, co-workers -- until it fractured, followed by Malcolm's 1965 murder. Was Farrakhan involved?
Read MoreJust as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
Read MoreThe murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X caused shockwaves throughout America and the world. The historic aftermath continues to be felt everywhere.
Read MoreWe've all known people who maybe weren't as smart as they looked. Or the reverse. It applies to politics -- have some U.S. presidents been smarter than others?
Read MoreIntelligence is important, especially when you're running a country. We all hope the presidents are bright. Nevertheless, were some smarter than others?
Read MoreDefenders of the president will often state that the chief executive is "a lot smarter than you think." Now, research has determined past presidents' IQ scores.
Read MorePart of the allure of presidential history resides in the homespun and, sometimes surprising ways they entered this world.
Read MoreFrom bad weather to loads of traffic to car accidents, some ending in tragedy, here are some of America's most dangerous bridges.
Read MoreDr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most notable figures of the civil rights movement, with tolerance, respect, and peace as his watchwords.
Read MoreWhile George Washington enjoyed many foods in his lifetime, he was eventually forced to settle for soft foods that did not require much chewing.
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