How War Drove the First Person to Hike the Whole Appalachian Trail
Earl Shaffer, who had seen heavy combat and lost his best friend in WWII, set off as the first thru-hiker in 1948.
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The World's First Energy Drink Was Radium
The World's First Energy Drink Was Radium
The World's First Energy Drink Was Radium?!
Discover the shocking (and sometimes radioactive) foods from the past that will make you rethink every bite.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
The most effective way to do it is to do it.-Amelia Earhart
A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.-John F. Kennedy
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Twenty-three days before his assassination, JFK signed his final bill: the Community Mental Health Act, funding local mental health care.
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An inside look at the dark art of spycraft—from the Frankenkitty to the umbrella gun, we uncover the deadliest spy weapons ever deployed.
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The secrets of Houdini—born Erik Weisz—are uncovered, along with insights into his early childhood.
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Disability Pride
Disability Pride
When the ‘Capitol Crawl’ Dramatized the Need for Americans with Disabilities Act
The 1990 protest demonstrated the barriers that inaccessible buildings create for people with disabilities.
How Deaf Protesters in 1988 Changed Perceptions of Disability—and US Law
The Deaf President Now! protests thrust disability rights into the national spotlight—and sparked ongoing questions.
How Wheelchairs Evolved From Crank-Operated to Titanium
The first known representation of a wheelchair dates all the way back to the year 525.
11 Olympians Who Overcame Disabilities
These athletes went for gold.
Undeterred by his childhood disability, Henry Viscardi became one of the most effective advocates for disabled Americans in U.S. history.
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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
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Explore The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
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From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island’s revolutionary roots run deep.
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Haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails, historic lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.
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In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles of religious freedom and equality.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
George Lucas
Lucas made his Comic-Con debut and announced he is opening the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, set to open in 2026.
Chris Ware
The cartoonist designed 20 USPS stamps depicting a mail carrier’s journey for the 250th anniversary of the USPS this month.
Bubba Wallace
In winning the NASCAR Brickyard 400, Bubba Wallace became the first Black stock car driver to win a major race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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