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Family Tradition: Did Lizzie Borden’s Ancestor Kill His Mother Too?
Some 219 years before she was accused of killing her parents, Lizzie Borden’s ancestor Thomas Cornell hanged for his mother’s murder.
6 Things You May Not Know About the World Series
As the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers get ready to square off in the 108th World Series, explore six surprising facts about the Fall Classic.
FDR Memorial Opens in New York
Almost 40 years after it was first proposed, this week marked the opening of Four Freedoms Park, a new memorial honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Moon Created by Giant Collision, Studies Confirm
Three new studies lend support to the theory that Earth’s satellite emerged from a fiery planetary smashup.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Cuban Missile Crisis
On the 50th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis, explore 10 surprising facts about the Cold War’s most dangerous moment.
The President’s Speech, From First Draft to Delivery
C. Edwin Vilade discusses his new book “The President’s Speech,” which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of presidential addresses.
Shot in the Chest 100 Years Ago, Teddy Roosevelt Kept on Talking
One hundred years ago, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a 90-minute speech moments after being shot in the chest.
Julius Caesar’s Stabbing Site Identified
Researchers think they’ve unearthed the very spot where conspiring senators assassinated Julius Caesar 2,056 years ago.
Document Banning Pete Rose From Baseball Goes on Sale
The 1989 agreement that banned Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, from the sport is being put up for auction.
Joe Kittinger’s Death-Defying Leap From the Edge of Space
Over 50 years ago, Joe Kittinger rode a balloon 102,800 feet up to the edge of space. Then he jumped out.
10 Things You May Not Know About Christopher Columbus
In honor of Columbus Day, check out 10 things you may not know about the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492.
7 Newspaper Publishers Who Knew a Good Story When They Saw One
As journalists mourn the death of former New York Times publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger, explore the lives of seven influential media moguls.
From Sputnik to Spacewalking: 7 Soviet Space Firsts
On the 55th anniversary of Sputnik’s launch, explore seven of the Soviet Union’s firsts in the history of space exploration.
