How WWII Saved ‘The Great Gatsby From Obscurity
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel was a flop—until it was deployed overseas.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel was a flop—until it was deployed overseas.
Stand out from all the Noras and the Liams out there by choosing a medieval name like Hainfroy or Queniva.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.
Dive into the history of the draft during the Vietnam War, including its origins, how long it lasted, and how some young Boomers successfully managed to dodge it.
Here are some word endings that have become productive to varying degrees.
Should you be worried about animal attacks when you’re menstruating?
The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.
The lyric “Vamos a la playa, todos con sombrero / El viento radiactivo, despeina los cabellos” translates to “Let’s go to the beach, everyone in a sombrero / The radioactive wind, messes up the hair.”
These U.S. states offer the best environments for telecommuters.
The Vietnam War changed an entire generation’s relationship to power, patriotism, and possibility.
Over the past 900-plus years, more than 30 monarchs have called Windsor Castle home. It has also been the site of several royal weddings—including Prince Harry's 2018 nuptials to Meghan Markle.
Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.
Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.
From bagels to mattresses, there are some Costco products you’re better off skipping the next time you go on a shopping trip.
The Vietnam War was a highly controversial conflict. We break down some of the most common questions about the war, from why the U.S. entered the conflict to who ultimately won.
In this 1986 film (a remake of a movie from 1958), director David Cronenberg ensured that you’d never look at Jeff Goldblum—or a housefly—the same way again.
These are the top U.S. states for artists based on art access, finances, and education.
These underrated World Heritage Sites offer history, beauty, and adventure away from the crowds.
For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.
Sometimes, wars end when someone’s kettle gets broken.
Abbot “Abbie” Howard Hoffman was a bombastic and theatrical figure who often used absurd media stunts to get his points across.
Val Kilmer played everyone from Batman to Doc Holliday, but it was Mark Twain who appeared nearest to his heart.
Let’s take a look at where a handful of common breeds found their monikers.
McCarthyism advertised itself as a response to national security threats created by the Cold War, including Soviet espionage. But the movement was bigger than Senator Joseph McCarthy.