How Native Hawaiians Have Fought for SovereigntyEver since the US overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy in an illegal coup, Native islanders responded with protest, activism and expressions of cultural pride.Read more
Eleanor Roosevelt’s Work to Oppose Japanese Internment The first lady did what she could to support Japanese Americans during WWII—without appearing to defy FDR’s Executive Order 9066.Read more
How Hannibal Crossed the Alps (With Elephants)In 218 B.C., the great Carthaginian general led his forces on a bold journey across the Alps to attack Romans on their home turf.Read more
The History Behind ‘Pomp & Circumstance’ and 8 Other Graduation TraditionsSome commencement ceremony traditions, like the cap and gown, have medieval origins; others developed more recently.Read more
The Cold War Rivalry Between Berlin’s Two ZoosA proxy culture war was fought between East and West Germany in post-WWII Europe. The unlikely weapon? Animals.Read more
7 of FDR’s Most Inspiring SpeechesRoosevelt, known as ‘the great communicator,’ used his speeches and fireside chats to calm Americans’ fears during depression and war—and to rally them around his policies.Read more
9 Facts About the Transatlantic Slave TradeFrom the role of women to its global scope, here are some lesser-known facts about the transport and enslavement of African people.Read more
The Health Problems JFK Hid From the PublicFrom regular infections to excruciating back pain, JFK contended with a range of physical challenges before and during his time in the White House.Read more
FDR’s Presidency: 6 ControversiesOne of America’s most revered presidents, Roosevelt also had his share of missteps—from trying to pack the Supreme Court to incarcerating Japanese Americans.Read more
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation: PhotosOn June 2, 1953, viewers around the globe watched a BBC broadcast of the coronation of 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II. See highlights. Read more
6 Iconic Helicopters Deployed in the Vietnam WarNearly 12,000 helicopters saw action in the Vietnam War and were critical for combat, scouting, rescue missions and more.Read more
How Prom Traditions Have Evolved Through HistoryProm wasn’t always about the dress, the limo and the ‘prom-posals.’ Read more