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Watch the First Televised Presidential Debate: JFK vs. Nixon
The first presidential debate on TV not only played to Kennedy's charisma, it also merged politics with popular culture — and paved the way for today's image-obsessed electoral landscape.
T-80: Why Is Russia Using One of the Worst Tanks Ever in Ukraine?
When Russia launched its “special military operation” into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, its […]
How to Date a Brunette (According to the Navy in the 1960s)
The 16-minute, 33-second film is a comedy of errors that is both intentional and unintentional.
How to Date a Blond (According to the Navy in the 1960s)
Will "the blond" go for gregarious Charlie or Gentlemanly Jak?
Guess What Was the Best Time of This Apollo 13 Astronaut’s Career. Hint: It Wasn’t Space
In his new book, "Never Panic Early" Fred Haise, known to the world for his role as the lunar module pilot in Apollo 13, writes about his career in aviation.
Antony Beevor on How Russia’s History Explains Putin and the Russia-Ukraine War
The acclaimed historian on why Putin may be leading his people toward another breakup of a Russian empire.
English vs. Scots at Falkirk: Who Actually Won?
In 1298 England’s King Edward waged a ruthless and successful campaign against rebelling Scots—but it was ultimately all for naught.
‘The Woman King’ and the Warrior Women of Dahomey: Has Hollywood Finally Gotten History Right?
The surprise box office hit about the Agojie has caused debate about how history is sacrificed for movie magic. But are people asking the right question?