How the Stonewall Riots Sparked a Movement

How the Stonewall Riots Sparked a Movement

The 1969 Stonewall Inn Riots sparked the beginning of the gay rights movement in America. Learn how.

Who Said It?

I'm not missing a minute of this. It's the revolution!-Sylvia Rivera
Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing.-Alexander Hamilton

Beach Day

Hawai’ian Surfers Have Been Riding Waves Since the 17th Century

A Hawaiian princess helped revive the ancient sport of surfing long before Gidget and Moondoggie hit the beach.

A surfer in Hawaii.

Lonnie Johnson—a nuclear engineer—invented it by accident.

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HISTORY Shorts

Sports

What started as a simple promotion turned into an unforgettable night of unruly fans, flying fists, and baseball bedlam.

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LGBTQ+ History

From the underground activism of the 1920s to a landmark Supreme Court victory in 2015, explore five defining moments in LGBTQ+ history.

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Inventions & Science

Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.

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Early 20th Century U.S.

Violet Jessup, a stewardess on the Titanic, became the only woman to survive its sinking and that of its sister ship, Britannic.

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Who's Making History

Ellie Awards 2019

Anna Wintour

The longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue announced she is stepping down from the role after 37 years.

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David Beckham

The British soccer legend received a knighthood from King Charles III for service to sport and charity.

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Faith Kipyegon

The three-time Olympic gold medalist ran a mile in 4:06.42, in what is now the fastest mile ever run by a woman (although she was aiming to break 4 minutes).

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David Beckham

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