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The Secret Origins of American Graffiti Culture
The Spark in Philadelphia’s Streets The Spark in Philadelphia’s Streets (image credits: flickr) It’s hard to imagine now, but the earliest roots of American gra
15 Protest Songs That Still Resonate Today
Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday – The Haunting Legacy of America's Anti-Lynching Anthem Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday – The Haunting Legacy of America's Anti-
How Music Defined the American Civil Rights Era
The Power of Song in Protest The Power of Song in Protest (image credits: By Warren K. Leffler, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5
20 Songs That Brought Down Political Leaders
1. “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” – The Wizard of Oz Cast 1. “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” – The Wizard of Oz Cast (image credits: Begräbnis Margaret Thatcher
20 Hidden Underground Movements in U.S. History
The Underground Railroad: America’s Secret Freedom Highway The Underground Railroad: America’s Secret Freedom Highway (image credits: flickr) Few people realize
The Rise of American Dystopian Literature in the 21st Century
The Post-9/11 Literary Awakening The Post-9/11 Literary Awakening (image credits: flickr) The September 11 attacks fundamentally altered the American literary l
15 Political Biographies That Changed American Elections
The Jackson Portrait That Redefined Presidential Power The Jackson Portrait That Redefined Presidential Power (image credits: flickr) When James Parton released
20 Rock Anthems That Became Political Statements
1. Rage Against the Machine – “Killing in the Name” 1. Rage Against the Machine – “Killing in the Name” (image credits: By Penner, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons
20 Rock Anthems That Became Political Statements
1. Rage Against the Machine – “Killing in the Name” 1. Rage Against the Machine – “Killing in the Name” (image credits: By Penner, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons
20 Little-Known Figures Who Reshaped American Law
1. Pauli Murray 1. Pauli Murray (image credits: Carolina Digital Library and Archives. "Murray, Pauli, 1910-1985." 5 July 2007. Online image. UNC University Lib
The 15 Lost Cinematic Adaptations of Great American Novels
The Violence That Couldn't Be Filmed The Violence That Couldn't Be Filmed (image credits: flickr) Some stories are so brutal, so visceral, that they seem design
The Forgotten Slave Rebellions That Shaped America
The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 (image credits: unsplash) In the early morning hours of April 6, 1712, New York City was roc
20 Writers Who Fought for Labor Rights
1. Upton Sinclair 1. Upton Sinclair (image credits: vAEHvT5ouBOX-A at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org
20 Times Cover Songs Surpassed the Original
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Originally by Dolly Parton) Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Originally by Dolly Parton) (image credits: flic
Forgotten MTV Unplugged Performances Worth Rediscovering
R.E.M. – Their Emotional 1991 Comeback R.E.M. – Their Emotional 1991 Comeback (image credits: By Stefano, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.ph
The Untold Story of the First Glastonbury: Hippies, Rain and Revolution
The Dawn of a New Era: Glastonbury 1970 The Dawn of a New Era: Glastonbury 1970 (image credits: flickr) It’s hard to believe now, but the very first Glastonbury
The Secret Literary Histories of America's First Ladies
Martha Washington’s Elusive Letters Martha Washington’s Elusive Letters (image credits: Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=435656) M
12 Authors Who Left Behind Fortunes
J.K. Rowling: The Billionaire Who Gave It All Away J.K. Rowling: The Billionaire Who Gave It All Away (image credits: Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.,
The 20 Worst Films Ever Made – And Why People Still Watch Them Anyway
The Room (2003) – Tommy Wiseau's Masterpiece of Disaster The Room (2003) – Tommy Wiseau's Masterpiece of Disaster (image credits: Tommy-Wiseau-1, CC0, https://c
The 15 Friendliest Cities on Earth – Where Strangers Feel Like Family
Dublin, Ireland – Where Every Stranger Has a Story Dublin, Ireland – Where Every Stranger Has a Story (image credits: unsplash) Walking into a Dublin pub feels