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Take a Trip Through New York City in the Year 1911
Back in 1911, the Swedish film production company Svenska Biografteatern visited New York City during a trip to America and shot footage of various street scenes. The film has survived through the years in mint condition, and YouTuber Guy Jones created this fascinating 8-minute edit after slowing down the footage to a natural rate and adding in ambient sounds.
Sports | Cycling
The Six Day Race: The Story of Marshall "Major" Taylor
The Six Day Race: The Story of Marshall "Major" Taylor.
News | Interesting Links
Egyptians: Scanning the Pharaohs
Zahi Hawass Sahar N. Saleem The American University in Cairo Press Cairo, New York 2016 ISBN 978 977 416 673 0 I was thrilled whe...
News | Human Interest Stories
NEVER AGAIN? On Yom Hashoah, Poll Shows Two Thirds Of Millennials Don't Know What Auschwitz Was
According to a new survey released on Thursday by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, fully 41 percent of Americans don’t know what Auschwitz was, including two-thirds of Mil
History | History
How Soviet troops taunted the Nazis during their final drive to Berlin in World War II
Amid the chaos and destruction in Germany during the final days of World War II, Soviet forces found other, nonmilitary ways to torment their foes.
Music | Music
The Very Black History Of Punk Music|
The Very Black History Of Punk Music| #PunkRock #Racism #History
News | In The News
When I Met Martin Luther King, Jr.
I will always remember that moment and what it taught me about Dr. King and one of his core values: humility.
History | History
Pollak: American History, the Passover Way | Breitbart
Imagine if we Americans learned history the Passover way -- not as something that happened in the past, but as an experience we ourselves lived through.
Politics | Politics
JFK may have been a worse philanderer than Trump. Does it matter?
Like Trump, JFK's inability to resist the allure of an adult entertainer indicates a much deeper character issue. And yet a romanticized image of him survives.
Politics | Politics
If the Second Amendment falls, our entire Bill of Rights falls
The startling new proposal by 97-year-old former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to our Constitution’s Bill of Rights is unwise, dangerous and totally unrealistic.
History | History
6 nations that had no problems invading Russia in the winter
If there’s one generally accepted rule of warfare, it’s that you should never invade Russia during the winter.
Food & Drink | Food
Stepping Back in Time at Rae’s – Palisades News
By Bob Vickrey Special to the Palisades News You’ve driven by it numerous times on Pico Boulevard, but like most Westsiders, you’ve probably never considered stopping for a meal at this old-fashion…
History | History
John W. Jones: The Runaway Slave Who Buried Nearly 3000 Confederate Soldiers
He saved lives on the Underground Railroad—then cared for the Confederate dead.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Ghost Towns Across the US to Get Your Creep On
Check out these eerie abandoned towns.
News | Interesting Stories
One JFK conspiracy theory that could be true - CNN
An expert weighs in on several conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Travel | Travel
National WWII Museum Launches a European Tour Tracing the 'Band of Brothers' Path
Calling all history buffs.
History | History
Have we really found Amelia Earhart's bones? | Science | The Guardian
A new study claims that the Nikumaroro Island bones are those of the famous aviator. But some researchers remain skeptical
News | Interesting Links
World’s First Computer Programmer - Business Insider
Ada Lovelace may not be a household name like Steve Jobs but she is possibly the first computer programmer.
History | History
The Nazis fooled the world for 16 days in 1936—and we’re allowing it to happen again
It's worth remembering today, after North Korea's appearance at the Olympics, and as Russia and Qatar gear up for the World Cup.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Toys 'R' Us will close or sell all US stores
Toys 'R' Us hoped to use bankruptcy proceedings to help the company turn around.
Health & Fitness | Health
Spanish flu: the virus that changed the world - History Extra
In spring 1918 a disease began to sweep around the planet – a lethal virus that infected a third of the world's population and left upwards of 50 million dead. Laura Spinney explores the devastating impact and far-reaching legacy of the Spanish flu pand
News | Interesting Links
There’s one hero of Entebbe who deserves his own film. I remember him well | World news | The Guardian
Michel Cojot-Goldberg acted as the translator for Uganda’s president Idi Amin and as the go-between for the hijackers and passengers
History | History
A plane found 38 feet under the ice: A Daring, High-Risk Rescue Attempt In Greenland In 1942 Has Come To Light Again
There are no shortage of memorable moments that unfolded during the Second World War. And though many of us would choose not to remember all of them, it’s important to keep them in mind; to not only pay homage to those we’ve lost but to learn from ou
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
19 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented by Women
Necessity isn't the only mother of invention. Though it wasn't always easy to get patents or the credit they deserved, women are responsible for many items we use today.
News | Interesting Stories
Amelia Earhart mystery solved? Scientist '99 percent' sure bones found belong to aviator | Fox News
A scientific study claims to shed new light on the decades-long mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart.
History | History
Wreckage found of WWII aircraft carrier USS Lexington
Wreckage from the USS Lexington, a US aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Monday. The search team released pictures and video of the wreckage of
Visual Arts | Architecture
With Home Savings, financier teamed with Millard Sheets for added currency
A new book explores the architecture of Sheets, especially in Home Savings thrifts.
Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues
Future uncertain for Red Fox Room
The bar-restaurant combo unabashedly calls itself “an undeniable city icon” on its website. However, its historic run may be coming to an end.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
New dinosaurs are being discovered in record numbers, and it’s changing everything we thought we knew – BGR
Every kid grows up loving dinosaurs. As we grow older we listen to science teachers explain how dinosaurs lived and died, we watch documentaries about the age when reptiles ruled the land, and by the time we reach adulthood most of us like to think we hav
History | History
This Roman 'gate to hell' killed its victims with a cloud of deadly carbon dioxide | Science | AAAS
Priests survived because they were taller than their animal sacrifices
History | History
Dec. 14, 1799: The excruciating final hours of President George Washington | PBS NewsHour
It was a house call no physician would relish. On Dec. 14, 1799, three doctors were summoned to Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Virginia to attend to a critically ill, 67-year-old man who happened to be known as “the father of our country.”
Science & Technology | Archaeology & Anthropology
The Thistlegorm Project | 3D Survey and 360 Videos
An archaeological survey of the SS Thistlegorm shipwreck in the Red Sea, Egypt. Featuring 3D photogrammetry and 360 degree underwater video.
Miscellaneous | Random shit
LOONEY TUNES (Looney Toons): Sport Chumpions (1941) (Remastered) (HD
LOONEY TUNES (Looney Toons): Sport Chumpions (1941) (Remastered) (HD
Science & Technology | Paleontology
Prehistoric spider-like arachnid found preserved in amber, and it even has a tail – BGR
If you're one of the many people who have a fear of spiders, going back in time 100 million years apparently wouldn't have done you any good. A new, bizarre spider-like creature has just been discovered in Southeast Asia, having been encased in amber duri
Music | Music
How L.A. Punks of the '80s and '90s Kept Neo-Nazis Out of Their Scene - Los Angeles Magazine
John Doe and other insiders from the era reflect on what worked then—and what we can learn today
Sports | Cycling
Hollywood Behind Handlebars - Los Angeles Magazine
Hitting the trail with yesteryear’s celebrity cyclists
History | History
10 Huge Misconceptions About Famous Medieval Figures
Renaissance thinkers didn’t heap much praise on the Middle Ages, but the period is full of inspiring figures who performed …
Entertainment | Humor
History of Jewish humor in America.
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News | Interesting Links
The Secret to Henry Kissinger’s Success - POLITICO Magazine
Many think the retired diplomat’s closeness to one man—Richard Nixon—was the source of his power. That gets Kissinger dangerously wrong.
Science & Technology | Physics & Cosmology
The Three Meanings Of E=mc^2, Einstein's Most Famous Equation
From matter, antimatter and energy to the fundamental truths about existence, Einstein's most famous equation is the link you can't forget.
History | HISTORY
Why this Holocaust survivor still wears his concentration camp uniform | New York Post
Ed Mosberg’s hands stay steady as he slips into the striped cotton jacket and matching cap — an outfit identical to one he was issued 75 years ago, as a...
History | History
Why Did the U.S. Sink Captured Japanese Subs After WWII? | Smithsonian
WWII had come to a close, and the U.S. was the first to seize a new class of giant Japanese submarines. The next step was to analyze them quickly and then sink them, before the Russians could learn their secrets.
History | History
The Improbable Prohibition Agents Who Outsmarted Speakeasy Owners - History in the Headlines
Meet Izzy and Moe, the Prohibition era’s canniest crimebusters.
Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues
LA’s oldest Irish bar Tom Bergin’s will close on January 21
New ownership just couldn’t make things work for the 82-year-old icon
Science & Technology | Archaeology & Anthropology
Cahokia: North America's First City
Cahokia was one of the largest cities in the world hundreds of years before Columbus. But by 1400 A.D., it had been abandoned.
History | History
New Documentary Reveals the Surprising Place the Queen's Crown Jewels Were Hidden During WWII
Queen Elizabeth herself was kept in the dark for years.
News | Interesting Links
Death as Entertainment at the Paris Morgue - Atlas Obscura
In the late 19th century, tourists flocked to see bodies and guess how they got there.
History | History
THE SHOT THAT ECHOES STILL
Fifty years after one lone prophet who didn’t make it to forty gave up the ghost on a bland balcony in Memphis, this essay is proof that King’s legacy, and Baldwin’s words, remain vital.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
How John Young Smuggled a Corned-Beef Sandwich into Space
NASA astronaut John Young, who died Jan. 5, is remembered for a small scandal after he smuggled a corned-beef sandwich into space.
History | History
8 Amazing Things Discovered During the Expansion of the London Underground
Europe’s largest engineering project uncovered countless historic treasures, ranging from bones to Tudor bowling balls.
History | History
When a Jewish man was lynched for murdering a little girl, the Klan was reborn
On Thanksgiving night in 1915, Joseph Simmons and 15 men gathered at the peak of Stone Mountain, near Atlanta, Georgia. Their faces lit by a flaming cross, they declared that the Ku Klux Klan was…
Sports | Cycling
Vintage Schwinn Bikes - The guide to old Schwinns
Vintage Schwinn bikes. Detailed information and images about each Schwinn bike model.
History | History
WWI Centennial: An Overview
Catch up with the major turning points of World War I as the final climactic year gets underway.
Sports | Cycling
The incredible story of Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, who risked his life to rescue Jews during the Holocaust
The legendary three-time winner of the Giro d'Italia eluded Nazis by smuggling false documents in the frame of his bike during training runs.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
Bruce Brown, who turned surfing into a cultural phenomenon with 'The Endless Summer,' dies at 80
Bruce Brown, a pioneering filmmaker whose story of two surfers chasing after the perfect wave in "The Endless Summer" helped introduce America to surfing, has died.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
The Crown: What Really Happened When Queen Elizabeth Met John and Jackie Kennedy | Vanity Fair
In The Crown’s second season, Queen Elizabeth catches wind of Jackie Kennedy’s unflattering remarks about her and Buckingham Palace.
History | History
The Crown: The Scandal That Rocked Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Marriage | Vanity Fair
When Eileen Parker sued for divorce from Prince Philip’s best friend and equerry Michael Parker, a royal scandal erupted. And Queen Elizabeth, according to frenzied news reports, was none too pleased.
History | History
The Secret World War II History Hidden in London's Fences
London's housing developments often feature a unique form of fencing: stretchers reused after World War II.
History | History
"Darkest Hour' - Churchill’s powerful ‘fight on the beaches’ speech: The words few people actually heard
As the 'Darkest Hour' debuts in movie theaters, the strange story of how people finally got to listen to Churchill deliver one of history's most stirring speeches.
History | History
Researchers share never-before-seen images of US ship that fired 1st shots at Pearl Harbor
Never-before-seen images of US ship that fired 1st shots at Pearl Harbor released
Pets & Animals | Animals
New marsupial lion species discovered
AUSTRALIAN researchers have discovered a new species of extinct marsupial lion that once roamed the continent.
Music | Music
Goth So White? | Black representation in the Post-Punk scene
Before post-punk and Goth in the early days of Punk, British film director, DJ and musician Don Letts pretty much ran the scene at The Roxy in London, spinning primarily reggae…
Music | Music
KEXP Exclusive Interview: Richard Lloyd of Television
by Annie Zaleski Legendary Television guitarist Richard Lloyd says in the prologue of Everything Is Combustible that his new book is a "memoir — not an
Music | Music
New York Punk, Out of Retirement
Rockers from the downtown scene of the 1970s and ’80s are keeping the flame alive, and their gray-haired fans are happy to party like it’s 1979.
History | History
In defense of Andrew Jackson
Twitter is a poor place to go if you want to understand Andrew Jackson and the sum of Native American frontier history.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Yes, Ashkenazi Jews (Including Gal Gadot) Are People of Color | Dani Ishai Behan | The Blogs | The Times of Israel
Edit: thank you all for your constructive feedback. My response can be found here. Edit #2: my response to......
History | History
JFK's assassination aided by his bad back, records show - CNN
President Kennedy's lifelong struggle with back pain may have kept him from recoiling from Lee Harvey Oswald's first bullet, setting him up for the kill shot.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
102-year-old Holocaust survivor reunites with newly discovered nephew | The Times of Israel
Eliahu Pietruszka believed his brother, who escaped Warsaw ghetto, had died in a Russian labor camp, but, generations later, a Yad Vashem genealogy project led to incredible news
History | History
Battle of Tarawa in WWII 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' - Business Insider
The commander of the task force attacking Tarawa called Betio "a little Gibraltar" and said that "only the Marines could have made such a landing."
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!
What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
Should Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as a day of gratitude? Or should they mourn it as a day of guilt? Michael Medved, author of The American Miracle, shares the fascinating story of the first Thanksgiving.
Sports | Surfing/SUPing
The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman
Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it’s a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and d
Music | Music
A 70s Photographer Unveils the Ultimate New York Punk Archive on Instagram
Julia Gorton took epic Polaroids of Television, Blondie, Lydia Lunch, and more, and now she’s rolling out her collection on Instagram.
History | History
First World War composite photos bring past to life | The Week UK
Then-and-now images put snapshots of the Great War in a 21st century setting
Politics | Politics
New batch of JFK documents released
The National Archives released 13,213 more documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Mysterious void in Great Pyramid of Giza could finally reveal how pyramids were built
A mysterious void has been discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza and Egyptologists believe it could finally shed light on how the ancient tombs were constructed. The enigmatic gap, which is around 100ft long is situated directly above the Grand Gallery,
Politics | Politics
JFK assassination documents released
A long-secret tranche of government documents pertaining to the JFK assassination is being released
Politics | Resources
Why Is Pakistan More Legitimate than Israel?
Whenever I have received a call from a listener to my radio show challenging Israel’s legitimacy, I have asked these people if they ever called a radio show to challenge any other country’s legitimacy. In particular, I ask, have they ever questioned t
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
How the Soviet Concorde crashed and burned
With just 55 completed flights and two fatal crashes, the Concorde's Soviet rival, Tupolev Tu-144, was one of civil aviation's biggest failures.
History | History
Did FDR End the Great Depression? | PragerU
Did FDR help end the Great Depression? Did his New Deal improve an otherwise hopeless economy? Lee Ohanian, Professor of Economics at UCLA and consultant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, explains.
History | History
Auschwitz-Birkenau: 4 out of 10 German students don′t know what it was | News | DW | 28.09.2017
Just 47 percent of 14- to 16-year-olds in Germany know that Auschwitz-Birkenau was a Nazi death camp, a survey shows. Its authors cite fewer history lessons as a reason.
History | History
Reconstructed Auschwitz prisoner text details ′unimaginable′ suffering | Germany | DW | 09.10.2017
A newly reconstructed document written in 1944 by a Greek Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz tells of misery "the human mind can not imagine." The text was discovered buried in the ground at the Nazi extermination camp.
Politics | Op-Ed
Why ‘Indigenous Peoples' Day’ Is Far Worse Than Columbus Day
If we really want to commemorate horrifying, unspeakable violence and oppression in the Americas, I’ve got the perfect holiday: ‘Indigenous Peoples' Day.’
Politics | Op-Ed
Robin Smith: Why Columbus Day Is Worth Celebrating
But if you live in any number of “enlightened” progressive cities, today is “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”
Food & Drink | Food
LA's Oldest Restaurant Keeps a 130-Year Diner Tradition Alive
Saugus Cafe serves a side of history with every meal
Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues
Do You Remember These 15 Defunct Restaurant Chains?
Pull up a seat, open the menu, and let's look at some defunct restaurant chains you might not even remember.
Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories
Who Was Chuck Taylor?
The man behind the shoes you've worn forever.
Sports | Cycling
HISTORY OF MONGOOSE: Know Your Roots
http://www.stuntabiker.com History Of Mongoose: Know Your Roots. Another major BMX history lesson via Mark "Lungmustard" Eaton and Bang! Pictures and DH Prod...
History | History
5 Groundbreaking Firsts That Your History Books Lied About
It turns out that a whole lot of famous firsts are credited to the wrong people, due to politics, bad luck, or outright lies.
History | History
This woman’s portraits of wartime Greyhound passengers reveal faces of fatigue and resolve
World War II must have been exhausting, even on the home front. Beside the stress of waiting for loved ones to return from overseas, training for new jobs, or being forcibly detained, Americans were…
Science & Technology | Technology
The iPhone 10 years in: Everything that's changed from 2007 to 2017
News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.
Politics | Resources
The video that makes anti-Zionists sorry they ever opened their mouths – Israel Video Network
Today the world wants to claim that anti-Zionism is NOT anti-Semitism.
WRONG.
It is anti-Semitism, and this video lays out why.
News | That's News to Me
New mummies discovered in tomb near Luxor, Egypt
The tomb, found by archaeologists near the city of Luxor, belonged to a goldsmith.
News | News
Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News: Jerusalem Was Never Holy to Muslims; Yes, Julian Assange Is An Antisemite
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
History | History
Abba Kovner and Resistance in the Vilna Ghetto
Abba Kovner led resistance fighters in both the Vilna Ghetto and in the Rudninkai Forest against the murderous Nazi enemy during the Holocaust
News | Interesting Stories
Girl Pulls Sword From Legendary Lake Of King Arthur's Excalibur
England’s got a new Queen ― that is, if Excalibur’s legend is true.
History | History
Do We Actually Know What Shakespeare Looked Like? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
The Reef Lounge - John McGehee
When I was a boy, I saw the most outlandish scene at the Handerly Hotel & Resort (formerly the Stardust Motor Hotel) in San Diego
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
Photographer Compares 1960s Postcards Vs. How These Places Look Today, And The Difference Is Unbelievable | Bored Panda
Not long ago an old matchbook laying on photographer Pablo Iglesias Maurer's desk caught his eye. Or rather, it was the postcard-like picture on it, of a resort
Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty
Fast Fashion’s Surprising Origins - Racked
Both the high-low collab and ultra-efficient manufacturing were born out of WWII-era austerity.
Miscellaneous | Random shit
LOONEY TUNES (Looney Toons): Hollywood Steps Out (1941) [ULTRA HD 4K Remastered]
This video streams up to Ultra HD 4k (2160p). Hollywood Steps Out is a 1941 short Merrie Melodies cartoon by Warner Bros., directed by Tex Avery. The cartoon...
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
How Superman Helped Foil the KKK | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
News | That's News to Me
Billionaire Paul Allen Finds Lost World War II Cruiser USS Indianapolis in Philippine Sea
Seventy-two years after two torpedoes fired from a Japanese submarine sunk cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35), the ship’s wreckage was found resting on the seafloor on Saturday – more than 18,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean’s surface. Paul Allen, Mic
Entertainment | Entertainment
Remembering the King: Elvis Presley died 40 years ago today
Presley was just 42 years old when he passed away at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, from a heart attack. Presley was the first rock 'n' roll superstar, whose charisma, energetic music and good looks helped make him one of the most influenti
Music | Music
New film documents the rise of East Bay punk rock
The new documentary film ‘Turn It Around’ chronicles the early days of Bay Area punk rock.
Visual Arts | History
'Rumble' Celebrates Rock 'N' Roll's Native American Roots
The documentary discusses Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix and other Native American artists who helped shape rock's sound. Guitarist and executive producer Stevie Salas says it's "a film about heroes."
Sports | Cycling
Vintage: Chicago's cycling craze -- Chicago Tribune
It was 1896, the pinnacle of America's first cycling craze, and Chicago was caught up in the excitement over these new "noiseless steeds." Then as now, bicycles jostled with other modes of transportation, vying for supremacy.
News | Interesting Stories
Archaeological find in Jerusalem ‘proves Bible passage is historically true’
Archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem have found burned artifacts dating from 2,600 years ago – which prove that a passage in the Bible is true. Researchers uncovered charred wood, grape seeds, fish scales, bones and pottery while digging in the City o
Sports | Cycling
America’s Short, Violent Love Affair With Indoor Track Cycling
A fun Friday night once meant going to the velodrome to watch cyclists collide.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Classic San Diego Tiki - ClassicSanDiego.com
Polynesian-themed restaurants and tiki bars from the San Diego area’s past and present. How many of theses classic San Diego tiki joints do you know?
History | History
Coca-Cola collaborated with the Nazis in the 1930s, and Fanta is the proof
The not-so-sweet history
News | In The News
The first US coin could have been held by Alexander Hamilton
Coin experts say they have found the first silver piece minted by the United States, one likely held by Alexander Hamilton himself.
History | History
Jewish high jumper barred from 1936 Olympics dies at 103
Margaret Lambert, a Jewish high jumper who was barred from competing at the 1936 Olympics, has died at the age of 103.
Music | Music News
The Beatles' accountant 50 years on: 'They were scruffy boys who didn't want to pay tax'
In The Beatles’ 1966 song Taxman, George Harrison berates Harold Wilson’s proposed 95pc “supertax” on the UK’s highest earners.
History | HISTORY
‘Dunkirk’: Why Didn’t Hitler Go in For the Kill?
The British army was in full retreat, but suddenly German tanks were halted–twice. Hitler later said he gave Churchill “a sporting chance” of survival. Churchill wasn’t interested.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
5 weird, and very expensive, space artifacts sold at auction
A space history auction on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing fetched boatloads of cash. Here are some of the strangest items sold.
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
USA Today Complains About Lack of 'Women' and 'No Lead Actors of Color' in Movie 'Dunkirk' | Daily Wire
USA Today's Brian Truitt describes himself as a "shameless geek," but oddly enough omits the fact that he is also just as shamelessly ignorant when it comes to the signaling of his own CorrectThink virtue.
Entertainment | Culture/Art/Random cool stuff
Where the Cocktail Party Came From
It has surprisingly feminist origins.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Archaeologists go high-tech in 2,500-year-old Greek cold case
More than 2,500 years ago, an Athenian nobleman named Cylon -- the first recorded Olympic champion -- tried to take over the city of Athens and install himself as its sole ruler. According to Thucydides and Herodotus, Athenian and Greek historians who wro
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
How Baxter Became One of L.A.’s Steepest Streets
With its 32 percent grade, how did Baxter Street ever get built?
History | History
The New Amelia Earhart Theory Was Disproven By A History Blogger In A Matter Of Minutes
It wasn't what everyone thought.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The real story about Irish coffee and how it was invented
Journalist who brought it to United States ended up hating the drink.
History | History
Newly discovered photo suggests Amelia Earhart survived crash-landing
The photo, found in the National Archives, shows a woman who resembles famed aviator Amelia Earhart and a man who appears to be her navigator, Fred Noonan.
History | History
BREAKING: Cornwallis surrenders in Yorktown; End of war may be in sight
YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA (OCTOBER 19, 1781) …
History | History
How Americans Celebrated Independence Day in 1777 | Mental Floss
July 4, 1776, may not be the day the Continental Congress declared their independence from England (that would be July 2). It's not even the day that signing of the Declaration began (that would be a month later and drag on for quite some time).
Travel | Travel
An old relic of the American road trip is disappearing - Business Insider
After its heyday in the mid-20th century, the traditional mom and pop motel has largely slipped from the public imagination.
Miscellaneous | Local Flavor
How Sepulveda Canyon Became the 405
L.A.'s most hated stretch of freeway began as a bucolic country road through the Santa Monica Mountains.
Science & Technology | Technology
Watch a former Apple guru tell the secret story of how the iPhone was invented
The iPhone is the one device that revolutionized the smartphone industry, helping make Apple the most valuable company in the world and killing off many of the early smartphone leaders like Nokia, Palm, and BlackBerry.
Miscellaneous | Disneyland History
Disneyland In The Summer of 1957: Bernie McCormick Reflects on the Most Magical Place on Earth
There was Disneyland in California. The author recalls the early years of the original Disney theme park.
History | History
The Battleship That Went from Pearl Harbor to D-Day
The D-Day landings featured an immense fleet – including seven battleships. One, HMS Rodney, was notable for being the only battleship to torpedo another battleship. However, one of the American battleships came to Normandy via Pearl Harbor, where she was run aground.
History | Southern California
When Knott’s Berry Farm Was an Actual Farm | KCET
The Orange County amusement park started as a roadside fruit stand.
History | History
5 Things You Didn't Know About Jacques Cousteau
How well do you know the man beneath the wetsuit?
History | History
23 Of The Oldest Color Photos Ever Taken
Here's what the world looked like in color, over 100 years ago.
History | History
In film, survivor searches for US soldier who liberated him at Dachau | The Times of Israel
New documentary centers on Steve Ross, who was 'transformed' as a boy by an act of kindness in the concentration camp
History | History
Catching Up With (A Real Life) "Rosie The Riveter"
Seventy-five years ago, during World War II, Dr. Frances Carter worked in a Birmingham, Alabama, defense plant, helping to build B-29 bombers—some of the largest aircraft in service during the war. She is "Rosie the Riveter," and today, we're catch
History | History
Why Colorizing Old Photos Requires a Ton of Research
Artists go out of their way to make the recreations authentic.
Politics | Politics
Obama has no shame
Obama can bask in self-delusion and embrace the collective amnesia of his pious followers, but the rest of us can only hope that today's leaders do a better job than he did.
History | History
JFK’s last birthday: Gifts, champagne and wandering hands on the presidential yacht
The party aboard the Sequoia included dinner, dancing and the president's pursuit of a legendary Washington journalist's wife.
History | History
7 of the craziest commando missions of World War II
World War II was an exciting time for special operations and commandos. The advent of airborne operations gave them a whole new angle of approach, and the sheer scale of the war guaranteed that they’d have plenty of chances to use their skills.
History | History
Look Inside the Sketchbook of a World War II Soldier
After serving in the Army, Victor Lundy went on to become a successful architect.
Music | Music
The genesis of punk rock.
Punk rock is considered a product of the ’70s, when bands like the Ramones, the Sex Pistols and the Clash propelled the style into the mainstream. But punk really has its roots in the early ’60s, when three chord bashers with attitude first establishe
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Mystery solved: Remains of girl in forgotten casket was daughter of prominent San Francisco family
The mystery surrounding the identity of a girl found in a century-old casket in San Francisco has been solved.
History | HISTORY
Think you’re living in a ‘hellhole’ today? Try being a billionaire in 1916. - The Washington Post
It was a much harsher world, no matter how much money you had.
Entertainment | Entertain Me
The Nintendo PlayStation is real, and now it’s fully operational
Two years ago, one of gaming’s greatest myths became a reality when a man named Terry Diebold unearthed the world’s only known prototype of the “Nintendo-PlayStation.” A Sony-created and branded machine, it was a hybrid Super NES that came with a
Entertainment | The Hometown
When L.A. Was Empty: Wide-Open SoCal Landscapes
Early photographs of Los Angeles surprise for many reasons, but often what's most striking is how empty the city looks.
