A Timeline of US-Cuba RelationsBefore Fidel Castro and the Cold War chill, America and Cuba shared close economic and political ties.Read more
When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and Major League BaseballIn 1981, the pitcher from rural Mexico helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series title—and energized Mexican American fans.Read more
9 of the Most Valuable Baseball Cards in HistoryCards of Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle have sold for millions.Read more
7 Hard-Fought Battles That Helped Win the American RevolutionWhile the British were often better equipped and trained, these events proved critical in ultimately securing Americans’ victory in the war.Read more
Why Isn’t Puerto Rico a State?As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is neither a state nor an independent country—and politics over its status remain complicated.Read more
9/11: How Air Traffic Controllers Managed the Crisis in the SkiesHere’s how the profession’s most chaotic—and harrowing—day unfolded.Read more
The World Trade Center, by the NumbersFrom the foundation to the elevators, everything about the Twin Towers was supersized.Read more
How the Only Woman in Baseball Hall of Fame Challenged Convention—and MLBSports executive and civil rights champion Effa Manley was a passionate advocate for baseball players from the Negro leagues.Read more
How the End of the Vietnam War Led to a Refugee CrisisThe fall of Saigon in April 1975 marked the close of the war, but also the beginning of one of the largest and longest refugee crises in history.Read more
How Julius Caesar’s Assassination Triggered the Fall of the Roman RepublicJulius Caesar’s killers attempted to thwart a dictator. They inadvertently created an emperor.Read more
After 9/11: 5 Cultural Moments That Helped Americans Move ForwardFrom David Letterman’s emotional monologue to George W. Bush’s World Series first pitch, these collective experiences helped the nation process its shock and grief.Read more
10 Things You May Not Know About U.S. Basketball’s Shocking 1972 Olympics LossThe Americans’ controversial defeat—their first in Olympic basketball competition—led to a hit movie in Russia and even CIA interest.Read more