Elvis Presley covered songs by Black women and men whose names most listeners never heard. Here are 5 stories that show who really built rock and roll.
The Killing of James Miller and the Film ‘Death in Gaza’
How British filmmaker James Miller was shot dead in Rafah in 2003 while filming “Death in Gaza,” what investigations found, and why no one was prosecuted.
The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette
Born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette in 1757, the Marquis de Lafayette … The Life of Revolutionary Marquis de LafayetteRead more
Under Attack: The Most Deadly Biological Weapons In History
Over the course of history, there has been a huge development in the types of weapons … Under Attack: The Most Deadly Biological Weapons In HistoryRead more
Rachel Corrie & Tiananmen’s Tank Man: A Comparison
They look similar because both stood in front of armored vehicles. But Rachel Corrie and Tiananmen’s Tank Man came from different origins, methods, and outcomes.
Who Was Really the First Black Briton?
From Roman soldiers to Tudor trumpeters, historians debate who counts as the first Black Briton. A grounded what‑if look at origins and identity.
Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In School
We all learn about England’s most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think … Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In SchoolRead more
“The Average Man Amongst Savages”: What It Meant in 1926
In 1926, “The Average Man Amongst Savages” captured how Western science ranked races and cultures. Here’s what it was, why it happened, and why it still matters.
5 Things That Photo of a 1920s Ice Man Really Shows
An old photo of an ice delivery man in 1920s Houston reveals a world before refrigerators: hard labor, city heat, racial lines, and the coming of modern life.
A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting History
“All the evidence from different disciplines has come together … the genomics has clinched it.” – Peter Bellwood, … A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting HistoryRead more