In 1925, an all‑Black team, the Wichita Monrovians, beat a Ku Klux Klan team 10–8 in Kansas. Here’s what really happened, who these teams were, and why it mattered.
American History
Prohibition America: The Notorious Bootleggers Who Went Against The Law
Despite its name, prohibition America might have been a time in which the most amount of … Prohibition America: The Notorious Bootleggers Who Went Against The LawRead more
Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo Program
Space missions are some of the most fascinating feats of engineering in our history and yet, … Secret Space: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Apollo ProgramRead more
Virginia Christian: 5 Hard Truths Behind Her Execution
The 1912 execution of 17-year-old Virginia “Gennie” Christian exposed race, gender, and justice in Jim Crow Virginia. Here are 5 hard truths behind her case.
William Faulkner: A Life’s Work
Known for As I Lay Dying and The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner is considered one of the greats. … William Faulkner: A Life’s WorkRead more
Della Reese: The American TV Host Who Paved The Way For Oprah
Breakout stars don’t come along very often and when they do rear their head, they most … Della Reese: The American TV Host Who Paved The Way For OprahRead more
Talking to George Washington: Would He Get You?
If you met George Washington today, could you actually talk to him? A historian compares 18th‑century and modern English: origins, methods, outcomes, legacy.
William Goebel : Election Scandal Results In The Only State Governor To Be Shot While In Office
Back in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s it was still somewhat considered to be the … William Goebel : Election Scandal Results In The Only State Governor To Be Shot While In OfficeRead more
What Happened to American Nazi Sympathizers?
From the 1939 Madison Square Garden Nazi rally to FBI arrests and quiet reinventions, here’s what actually happened to American Nazi sympathizers after 1941.
The Life of Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver has been credited with reviving the art of short stories. He is known for … The Life of Raymond CarverRead more