History

There are many things that have come to light, or have gotten much needed attention, during the recent movement for social justice. One of those things is just how poor our education is in America when it comes to the plight and contributions of Black people throughout history. If a Black person contributed to history...

Museums generally have a reputation for being stuffy and, quite frankly, a little boring. You might imagine that the people who work there are also quiet, reserved and not very exciting or entertaining. Well, apparently, we all could not be more wrong in our assessment of museums and museum staffers. Case in point: Museum curators...

If someone tells you to take something with a “grain of salt,” you should be skeptical about what you’ve heard, as your source may be unreliable. A grain of salt is tiny. It is also a reflection of not putting too much belief in something that has already proven itself worthy of reservation. But where...

For better or worse, 2020 has been one wild ride. The protests throughout the spring and early summer that have taken place around the world have left an indelible impression on our psyche. Everything is changing around us. We’re living history, as these impactful tweets show. Check out some of the most moving images and videos...

I don’t know about you, but I freaking love creepy sh*t. I watch murder shows, listen to true crime podcasts, drink up paranormal investigations, and am morbidly fascinated with crap like the bodies on Mount Everest. So let me tell you, I’m taking notes along this list of creepy deep dives just waiting to be...

If you’re someone who enjoys reading, watching, or just learning about the creepy underbelly of this wacky world we live in, chances are you’re always on the lookout for something new you haven’t encountered before. I know that’s true for me, but I don’t know, y’all – some of these suggestions sound like they might...

When kids are in high school, they almost all think history class is the worst. One of the reasons for this, I’m sure, is that the worst teachers gravitate to that subject, but listen. If teachers taught the parts of history that are actually interesting, I’m convinced it would magically turn into everyone’s favorite subject....

NASA is taking “one giant leap for mankind” by honoring the first black woman engineer in its history. The organization is naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary W. Jackson, one of the “hidden figures” who helped the United States blast off into space decades ago. The move comes amidst a growing awareness and...