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
What Was FDR’s ‘Indian New Deal’?An economic relief program aimed specifically at helping Native American communities during the Great Depression, the legislation marked a sharp U-turn in federal policy toward Indigenous peoples.Read more
7 Famous Poisonings in HistoryThese famous figures met their death after contact with toxins such as arsenic, hemlock, cyanide and a certain lethal tree sap.Read more
How Many People Died in World War I?The carnage of the First World War was so extreme that historians have had a difficult time agreeing on exactly how many people lost their lives.Read more
Why Did the Vikings Disappear From Greenland?In the 15th century, the Vikings vanished from Greenland after more than 400 years of living there—what happened?Read more