History & Events

In the summer of 1974, the walls of power began to crack. President Richard Nixon, once reelected in…

By Catherine Hollis · Mar 14

Throughout U.S. history, devastating explosions have not only claimed lives but also catalyzed significant reforms in safety laws…

By Catherine Hollis · Mar 11

Truth is often stranger than fiction, and sometimes, it’s so bizarre that even Hollywood can’t handle it. Here…

By Jasmine Hughes · Mar 6

When people vanish without a trace, it’s unsettling enough. But when groups disappear—entire families, villages, or crews—the mystery…

By Catherine Hollis · Feb 24

On May 12, 1957, a photograph captured a fleeting moment between actress Linda Christian and race car driver…

By Catherine Hollis · Feb 23

Most people expect shortages during wars or natural disasters—but sometimes, history throws us a curveball. From panics over…

By Jasmine Hughes · Feb 21

Cheyenne Frontier Days, inaugurated in 1897, quickly earned its moniker as the “Daddy of ’em All,” becoming a…

By Jasmine Hughes · Feb 16

On June 6, 1944, newspapers around the world delivered the electrifying news of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied…

By Jasmine Hughes · Feb 16

The Civil War is one of the most studied periods in American history, but even seasoned history buffs…

By Jasmine Hughes · Feb 15