How the 1904 World’s Fair Showcased New American FoodsPeanut butter. Ice cream cones. Cotton candy. The 1904 St. Louis exposition popularized some of America’s favorite foods.Read more
How Humans Took Care of Their Teeth Through HistoryThe dental hygiene tools available to our ancestors have evolved—but still bear a striking resemblance to what’s used today.Read more
The 7 Oldest Mosques in AmericaSmall mosques may have been built in America in the 16th century, but these structures constructed later persist to this day.Read more
7 Iconic American Candies Through the DecadesSome confections even played a role in U.S. history.Read more
The Richmond Bread Riot: When Women Led the Charge Against InflationFood shortages in the South during the Civil War prompted working class women to riot in 1863.Read more
6 Ancient Resurrection StoriesJesus wasn’t the only one believed to have risen from the dead. The concept of resurrection appears in ancient cultures around the world.Read more
Who Were the Hollywood 10?Hollywood blacklisted these screenwriters, producers and directors for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee.Read more
The Multiple Scandals of President Warren G. HardingHush money to mistresses, secret payments for an out-of-wedlock child and far-reaching corruption tainted the 29th president’s legacy.Read more
7 Early Imaginings of Artificial IntelligenceHumans have conceived versions of intelligent machines for centuries.Read more
Inside FDR’s Lifelong Health Struggles—And His Sudden DeathRoosevelt endured persistent physical challenges—including paralysis and heart issues—that were largely shielded from the American public.Read more
How ‘Poor Laws’ Tried to Tackle Poverty in Colonial AmericaBefore Social Security, American colonists initiated local poverty relief taxes, and differentiations were made between “worthy” and “unworthy” poor.Read more
6 Key World War I Battles Fought in AfricaBattles in Africa were waged between colonial powers, but most of those compelled to fight were conscripted Africans.Read more