The Crime of Passion That Led to Babe Ruth’s Epic World Series Home RunA remarkable chain of events links an attempted murder to the Bambino’s called shot blast against the Chicago Cubs in 1932.Read more
Halloween Timeline: How the Holiday Has Changed Over the CenturiesFrom pagan rituals to costumes and candy corn, discover how Halloween—and its associated traditions—has evolved through the ages.Read more
The Forgotten NFL Quarterback Who Dominated the Pre-Super Bowl EraFrom 1946-55, Hall of Famer Otto Graham and his Cleveland Browns appeared in 10 straight championship games, winning seven.Read more
10 of the Biggest Blunders in World Series HistorySome of the Fall Classic’s most infamous mistakes were committed by MLB stars such as the New York Yankees’ Babe Ruth and Mariano Rivera.Read more
How Interstate Highways Gutted Communities—and Reinforced SegregationAmerica’s interstate highway system cut through the heart of dozens of urban neighborhoods.Read more
How Colin Powell’s Service in Vietnam Shaped His LeadershipColin Powell served two combat tours in the Vietnam conflict and earned three medals for his service.Read more
7 of the Most Memorable World Series in Baseball HistoryIn 1956, the New York Yankees’ Don Larsen, an ‘imperfect man,’ pitched a perfect game—the only one in World Series history.Read more
How Inca Mummies Ruled Over the LivingThe most important members of Inca society continued to be treated as living beings after death—and provided a powerful link to the gods.Read more
Before America Had Witch Trials, Europe Had Werewolf TrialsA few of the accused may have been actual pedophiles or serial killers, but many were beggars, hermits or recent émigrés who were tortured into confessions.Read more
The 18-Year-Old Woman Who Struck Out Babe Ruth and Lou GehrigOn April 2, 1931, minor leaguer Jackie Mitchell fanned the Yankees’ sluggers in an exhibition, a feat widely celebrated. But was it a stunt or legit?Read more
7 Groundbreaking Inventions by Latino InnovatorsFrom entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions.Read more
7 of the Most Devastating US Plane CrashesAlthough not the deadliest, these flight disasters are among the most unforgettable in American history.Read more