Weird History
The Love And Crime Spree Of Bonnie And Clyde
The release of Netflix's The Highwaymen begs an important question: What is the true story of Bonnie and Clyde? Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow truly did live a fast and wild life on the wrong side of the law. A timeline of Bonnie and...
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
Weird History
How Neil Armstrongs Moonwalk Changed History
Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man on the moon, but he didn't brag about his experiences on Apollo 11. Facts surrounding the historic mission are more well-known than the story of the man who took...
Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like During The Great Depression
When you think of hygiene during the Great Depression, you might automatically assume the widespread unemployment and poverty resulted in a generally dirty and unkempt population. However, while many people were forced to live in...
Weird History
What Caused The Battle Of The Alamo To Happen
One of the most important battles in US history was the Battle of the Alamo. While most people know about the outcome of the battle, do you know what happened before the Alamo? Thanks to the glamour of Hollywood cinema, everyone...
Weird History
What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack claimed more than 2,400 American lives and sank multiple navy ships. Firsthand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack captured the devastation and trauma of...
Weird History
How Founding Fathers Handled Yellow Fever
George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia in March 1793. Six months later, yellow fever had ripped through America's capital city, taking 5,000 lives. How did the Founding Fathers react when the epidemic called...
Weird History
Why DARE Was A Big Failue
The D.A.R.E. program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was a staple of childhood for millions of American children in the '80s and '90s. It set out to tell kids about the perils of alcohol and other substances, but there...
Weird History
Was Andrew Jackson the Craziest US President Ever?
Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand, he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand, he enslaved persons, killed thousands of Native Americans, created an economic depression, and killed a man....
Weird History
Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
No Edgar Allan Poe biography would be complete without examining the frequently bizarre circumstances surrounding his life. Although today Poe is universally admired and respected, his journey was a difficult and frequently depressing...
Weird History
Here's How America Destroyed Hawaiian Culture
When it comes to Hawaii, the average American pictures an idyllic paradise and ideal vacation spot. But what exactly happened when the United States took over the Hawaiian territory? And what happened to the culture? Today, we're taking...
Weird History
The History of the McRib Sandwich
Ever since its debut on McDonald’s menus in 1981, the McRib has been a popular Golden Arches staple. Throughout its sticky existence, the McRib has garnered adoration from fans so strong that they’ll drive hundreds of miles for their...
Wonderscape
History Kids: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This video explains the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States. It covers the steps from coming up with an idea to the bill being signed by the president. The video also includes interactive questions to test the...
Weird History
Insane Facts About the Lewis And Clark Expedition
American history is full of wild tales of adventure, genuinely ludicrous achievements, and no small amount of super depressing things. Caught in this tawdry tangle of sometimes violent and horrific, sometimes glorious and heroic history...
Curated Video
US commemorates 9/11 victims and heroes 23 years after tragic day
The U.S. is remembering the victims and heroes of 9/11, 23 years after terror attacks on the nation left nearly 3,000 dead on Sept. 11, 2001. (Scripps News)
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Remembering Lahaina: 1 year since the deadly Maui wildfires
One year after the deadly Maui wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green hopes a recent $4 billion settlement with Hawaiian Electric Co. and others will help people finally start over. (Scripps News)
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One year ago today: Paradise lost
One year after the deadly Maui wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green hopes a recent $4 billion settlement with Hawaiian Electric Co. and others will help people finally start over. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
As President Biden prepares to pass the baton, a look back at his decades of public service
The president ended his reelection campaign and threw support behind his vice president, but aides will still remember his legacy of hard and selfless work. (Scripps News)
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DNC 2024 reminiscent of Chicago DNC riots in 1968
In 1968, the DNC turned violent because of protests over the Vietnam War. This week, protests are expected near the convention over the war in Gaza. (Scripps News)
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Biden bestows Medal of Honor on 2 Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on Wednesday to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
It's been 60 years since landmark Civil Rights Act was signed into law
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the sweeping Civil Rights Act into law in the East Room of the White House. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Biden looks to echo Reagan in D-Day 80th anniversary speech from Pointe du Hoc
President Biden will speak Friday on the strength of unity and freedom from the site of Pointe du Hoc, Frrance, marking the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. (Scripps News)
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Biden gives D-Day 80th anniversary speech from Pointe du Hoc
President Joe Biden spoke Friday from the coast of Normandy, France, highlighting the vital role the U.S. still plays in protecting global democracy from authoritarianism and tyranny. (Scripps News)
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Biden and other world leaders gather in Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion
President Joe Biden is delivering remarks Thursday in Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion that changed the course of World War II. (Scripps News)