Modern History

Mae Capone and her son, Sonny

Who Was Mae Capone, aka Mae Coughlin?

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Escobar and son at the White House

That Time Pablo Escobar Was in Front of the White House

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Mae Capone and her son, Sonny

Who Was Mae Capone, aka Mae Coughlin?

Alyssa Miller · February 4, 2024

Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848, first published 1880. Taken by W.S. Hartshorn, Providence, Rhode Island, November, 1848

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848, first published 1880. Taken by W.S. Hartshorn, Providence, Rhode Island, November, 1848

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

Daguerreotype of Edgar Allan Poe 1848, first published 1880. Taken by W.S. Hartshorn, Providence, Rhode Island, November, 1848

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · February 3, 2024

Illustrated Irish postcard depicting a "LONG LIVE IRELAND" (ERIN-GO-BRAGH) flag, with a castle surrounded by a ring of golden shamrocks in its center. A green shamrock and the words "A Bit of Irish Sod" also appear on the postcard. Undated.

The History Behind St. Patrick's Day Spiritual Meaning

Alyssa Miller · February 2, 2024

Illustrated Irish postcard depicting a "LONG LIVE IRELAND" (ERIN-GO-BRAGH) flag, with a castle surrounded by a ring of golden shamrocks in its center. A green shamrock and the words "A Bit of Irish Sod" also appear on the postcard. Undated.

The History Behind St. Patrick's Day Spiritual Meaning

Alyssa Miller · February 2, 2024

Illustrated Irish postcard depicting a "LONG LIVE IRELAND" (ERIN-GO-BRAGH) flag, with a castle surrounded by a ring of golden shamrocks in its center. A green shamrock and the words "A Bit of Irish Sod" also appear on the postcard. Undated.

The History Behind St. Patrick's Day Spiritual Meaning

Alyssa Miller · February 2, 2024

Home of serial killer Ed Gein in Plainfield in Wisconsin in 1957. Gein murdered women in his town and robbed many graves in the area.

The Horror Story of Ed Gein's House and Ed Gein, aka "Leatherface"

Alyssa Miller · February 1, 2024

Home of serial killer Ed Gein in Plainfield in Wisconsin in 1957. Gein murdered women in his town and robbed many graves in the area.

The Horror Story of Ed Gein's House and Ed Gein, aka "Leatherface"

Alyssa Miller · February 1, 2024

'Eve' the hairless bear, Why Are These Bears Bare?

Why Are These Bears Bare?

Alyssa Miller · January 18, 2024

"Eve" the hairless bear

Why Are These Bears Bare?

Alyssa Miller · January 17, 2024

"Eve" the hairless bear

Why Are These Bears Bare?

Alyssa Miller · January 17, 2024

The History Behind St. Patrick's Day Spiritual Meaning

The History Behind St. Patrick's Day Spiritual Meaning

Alyssa Miller · January 16, 2024

Franklin Roosevelt Signing the Emergency Banking Act

What Is the Hatch Act and Why Is It Important?

Alyssa Miller · January 12, 2024

Carte de Visite of Edgar Allan Poe produced in Brady's Gallery, based on a modified version of the "Ultima Thule" daguerreotype.

Did Edgar Allan Poe Go to West Point?

Alyssa Miller · January 12, 2024

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his home in Hyde Park, NY, on Jan. 30, with all members of his family present. After the family had met in the home, they went to the Staatsburg Schoolhouse where they were given a party and dance by hundreds of villagers. Photo shows the Governor with a huge telegram of birthday congratulations.

What Is the Hatch Act and Why Is It Important?

Alyssa Miller · January 12, 2024

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his home in Hyde Park, NY, on Jan. 30, with all members of his family present. After the family had met in the home, they went to the Staatsburg Schoolhouse where they were given a party and dance by hundreds of villagers. Photo shows the Governor with a huge telegram of birthday congratulations.

What Is the Hatch Act and Why Is It Important?

Alyssa Miller · January 12, 2024

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his home in Hyde Park, NY, on Jan. 30, with all members of his family present. After the family had met in the home, they went to the Staatsburg Schoolhouse where they were given a party and dance by hundreds of villagers. Photo shows the Governor with a huge telegram of birthday congratulations.

What Is the Hatch Act and Why Is It Important?

Alyssa Miller · January 12, 2024

A July 2009 self-portrait by Colton Harris-Moore, provided to the news media by the Island County Sheriff’s Office

Who Is the Barefoot Bandit (AKA Colton Harris-Moore)

Alyssa Miller · January 10, 2024

Colton Harris Moore Fan Club t-shirt

Who Is the Barefoot Bandit (AKA Colton Harris-Moore)

Alyssa Miller · January 10, 2024

Colton Harris Moore Fan Club t-shirt

Who Is the Barefoot Bandit (AKA Colton Harris-Moore)

Alyssa Miller · January 10, 2024

The Horror Story of Ed Gein's House and Ed Gein "Leatherface"

The Horror Story of Ed Gein's House and Ed Gein, aka "Leatherface"

Alyssa Miller · January 9, 2024