When the CIA Used ‘Dr. Zhivago’ as a Cold War WeaponDeclassified Cold War-era documents reveal how the Central Intelligence Agency used the epic novel Dr. Zhivago as a tool to undermine the Soviet Union.Read more
7 Sports of Ancient GreeceAncient Greek athletes competed in individual sports that placed physical prowess on display.Read more
How the American Revolution Spurred Independence Movements Around the WorldAfter the Revolutionary War, a series of revolutions took place throughout Europe and the Americas.Read more
How Teddy Roosevelt Supported Women’s RightsTheodore Roosevelt’s views stood out as progressive for the time—even as they were tempered by traditionalism.Read more
Why Did Stalin Support the Start of the Korean War?Communist North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 with the approval of Joseph Stalin and the promise of backing from China.Read more
6 Groundbreaking Innovations by Arab AmericansAmericans born in or with ancestral ties to Arab-speaking countries have made countless significant scientific, medical and engineering contributions.Read more
Who Invented Golf?The rules of the game were formally written down in 1744, but people had already been playing for centuries.Read more
Famous Amos: The Rise and Fall of a Cookie EmpireWally Amos parlayed his aunt’s chocolate chip cookie recipe into a gourmet snack food juggernaut.Read more
How the KGB Silenced Dissent During the Soviet EraFrom the Bolsheviks’ Red Terror and Stalin’s Great Purge to forced hospital ‘treatments,’ the secret police agency—and its earlier incarnations—used consistently brutal tactics.Read more
The Female Navigator Who Trained WWII Pilots and Guided AstronautsMary Tornich Janislawski guided World War II pilots and astronauts in how to use celestial bodies for navigation.Read more
Chariot Racing: Ancient Rome’s Most Popular, Most Dangerous SportChariot racing in ancient Rome showcased local teams, speed, violence and star athletes.Read more
What Is a War Crime?For centuries—and especially since World War II—countries have attempted to define the rules of war and determine punishment for violators.Read more