John Dillinger: The Robin Hood of the Great Depression
The 1930s gangster became the media's favorite antihero.
The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon
The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.
10 Fun Facts About Antarctica, Earth's Most Remote Continent
Though this continent may be desolate, it's far from boring.
The Remarkable Life and Career of Ronald Speirs, Part of the "Band of Brothers"
He was on active duty for 22 years, spanning multiple wars.
Soviet Sniper Roza Shanina Was a Deadly WWII Asset
The Order of Glory recipient was credited with 59 confirmed kills.
What Do We Actually Know About Area 51?
The Air Force base has been the subject of numerous conspiracies over the years.
Discover 9 Books by Acclaimed Author Mark Bowden
His accounts delve into moments that redefined America.
8 Comprehensive Books About the Great Migration
Learn more about one of the largest population shifts in American history.
Teddy Roosevelt's Legendary Rough Riders
This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.
The Startling History of Project Iceworm
Did you know the US tried to hide nuclear weapons under the Greenland ice sheet?
8 European History Books to Enhance Your Understanding of the West
Featuring sweeping, indispensable accounts.
Prince Felix Yusupov, the Aristocrat Who Murdered Rasputin
He assassinated the mystic at an ostensible housewarming party.
11 Fascinating Books About the Gilded Age
Mark Twain coined "the Gilded Age" to mean this period of time was “glittering on the surface, but corrupt underneath.”
40 Facts About Black History That You Might Not Know
Celebrate the Black men and women who made history.
