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Inside ‘Soul Train’ And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images

For 35 years, Don Cornelius and Soul Train brought Black music, dancing, fashion, and culture into living rooms across the country with the longest-running syndicated show in American television history.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 21, 2021

Inside ‘Soul Train’ And Its Stunning Impact On American Culture In 29 Images

For 35 years, Don Cornelius and Soul Train brought Black music, dancing, fashion, and culture into living rooms across the country with the longest-running syndicated show in American television history.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 21, 2021

X-Rays Of Rare Viking ‘Mayback Sword’ Discovered In 2015 Reveal Rich Decorations On Ancient Weapon

When a curious landowner on the Orkney Islands found human bones, archeologists investigated his grounds and found a staggering trove of Viking treasure underneath.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 21, 2021

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X-Rays Of Rare Viking ‘Mayback Sword’ Discovered In 2015 Reveal Rich Decorations On Ancient Weapon

When a curious landowner on the Orkney Islands found human bones, archeologists investigated his grounds and found a staggering trove of Viking treasure underneath.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 21, 2021

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2021

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2021

Inside The Tragic True Stories Of The 9 Deadliest Days In American History

From bloody battles to devastating pandemics, the deadliest days in American history have all left their mark on the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 20, 2021

Inside The Tragic True Stories Of The 9 Deadliest Days In American History

From bloody battles to devastating pandemics, the deadliest days in American history have all left their mark on the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 20, 2021

Inside The Pullman Strike, The Historic Railroad Boycott That Led To Labor Day

The Pullman Strike of 1894 saw more than 250,000 railroad workers walk off the job and halt the U.S. economy for months — until federal troops were called in.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 20, 2021

Inside The Pullman Strike, The Historic Railroad Boycott That Led To Labor Day

The Pullman Strike of 1894 saw more than 250,000 railroad workers walk off the job and halt the U.S. economy for months — until federal troops were called in.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 20, 2021

13 Incredible Archaeological Discoveries From 2021 That Made Us See The World Differently

From the original Stonehenge to the real-life city of Sodom, discover some of the best archaeological finds from this year.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 20, 2021

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13 Incredible Archaeological Discoveries From 2021 That Made Us See The World Differently

From the original Stonehenge to the real-life city of Sodom, discover some of the best archaeological finds from this year.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 20, 2021

The Story Of ‘Amazing Grace’ Hopper, One Of The First Modern Programmers

One of the minds behind the first electromechanical computer, Grace Hopper also pioneered a computer language that revolutionized the future of programming — which is still in use today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 20, 2021

The Story Of ‘Amazing Grace’ Hopper, One Of The First Modern Programmers

One of the minds behind the first electromechanical computer, Grace Hopper also pioneered a computer language that revolutionized the future of programming — which is still in use today.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 20, 2021

The Story Of Hachikō, The Japanese Dog Who Waited For His Owner For Ten Years

Every day between 1925 and 1935, Hachikō the dog waited at Tokyo's Shibuya train station in hopes that his dead master would return.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 19, 2021

The Story Of Hachikō, The Japanese Dog Who Waited For His Owner For Ten Years

Every day between 1925 and 1935, Hachikō the dog waited at Tokyo's Shibuya train station in hopes that his dead master would return.

By Gina Dimuro • December 19, 2021

How ‘Tank Man’ Became An Enduring Symbol Of Resistance At The Tiananmen Square Protests

The day after the Tiananmen Square massacre, a lone protestor starred down a column of Chinese tanks in Beijing. His identity remains unknown, but the world knows him as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 19, 2021

How ‘Tank Man’ Became An Enduring Symbol Of Resistance At The Tiananmen Square Protests

The day after the Tiananmen Square massacre, a lone protestor starred down a column of Chinese tanks in Beijing. His identity remains unknown, but the world knows him as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • December 19, 2021

Inside The Murder Of Linda Kolkena, The 28-Year-Old Bride Killed By Her Husband’s Ex-Wife

Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkena were happy newlyweds — until his ex-wife Betty Broderick shot them dead in a jealous rage.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 19, 2021

Inside The Murder Of Linda Kolkena, The 28-Year-Old Bride Killed By Her Husband’s Ex-Wife

Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkena were happy newlyweds — until his ex-wife Betty Broderick shot them dead in a jealous rage.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 19, 2021

How Henrietta Lacks And Her ‘Immortal’ Cells Changed History

After Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins cultured her cells for use in medical research — without her permission.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 19, 2021

How Henrietta Lacks And Her ‘Immortal’ Cells Changed History

After Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins cultured her cells for use in medical research — without her permission.

By Gina Dimuro • December 19, 2021