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How Jimi Hendrix’s Native American Roots Shaped His Sound
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (107+ words) Jimi grew up listening to his Grandmother, telling tales about her Native American heritage. Count down the top Black musicians in each decade'from the Empress of Blues to Cardi B. On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc rocks his first Bronx party, debuting…...
How These Items Became Artifacts of History’s Iconic Moments
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (122+ words) From a copy of the Titanic's first-class menu to a Mike Tyson fight night ticket reserved for Tupac, these stories reveal dark discoveries and their terrifyingly lucrative paydays. Live battlefield reports and real-time broadcasts transformed television forever. Discover how the…...
Have These Yogis Discovered the Secret to Defying Aging?
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (100+ words) In Varanasi, India, it is believed that certain divine beings have been able to defy aging through the power of meditation. The 15-day-long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian. In America's forgotten…...
The Man Who Plunged to Record Depths
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (1514+ words) In 2012, Herbert Nitsch free-dove deeper than anyone thought possible'and almost didn't make it back. Freediver Herbert Nitsch during a dive. In 2012, Nitsch dove more than 830 feet deep into the ocean. On June 6, 2012, freediver Herbert Nitsch slipped into the azure waters…...
The History of Soccer
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (135+ words) Explore the evolution of soccer through the essential elements of the game. Find out more about how we make soccer balls, from the early days using inflated pig bladders to today's vulcanized rubber balls. Discover how colored caps and knickerbockers…...
Before Jerseys, This Was Soccer's Uniform
3+ day, 12+ min ago (123+ words) Discover how colored caps and knickerbockers gave way to today's traditional numbered jerseys and shorts. King Henry VIII of England wore the first pair of soccer boots, but the footwear didn't take off until several centuries later. Although arenas have…...
The Evolution of the Soccer Ball
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (123+ words) Find out more about how we make soccer balls, from the early days using inflated pig bladders to today's vulcanized rubber balls. Discover how colored caps and knickerbockers gave way to today's traditional numbered jerseys and shorts. King Henry VIII…...
How Cults in the US Evolved to Attract New Members
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (113+ words) Each year, government estimates suggest roughly 200,000 Americans are involved in cults'often in secret and largely by choice. Who are they? And what can we learn from the tragic story of Heaven's Gate? Explore the timeline of the weeks leading up…...
8 Historic Stops Along Route 66 You Can Still Visit
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (935+ words) Overshadowed by modern interstates, Route 66 remains one of the most famous highways in the United States. Officially established on November 11, 1926, as part of the country's nascent highway system, Route 66 connects Chicago to Los Angeles, goes through eight states and is…...
HISTORY Honors 250: 250 Years of Innovation
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (535+ words) At first, hurricanes were given only women's names'until some women protested and got storms named after men, too. While Daylight Savings is fairly harmless today, it's origins lie in one of the most violent episodes of world history. Norma Merrick…...