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Nellie Bly was the pen name of one of the most daring young journalists of her day. Few male journalists achieved her fame, or risked as much for a story.

Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst fought a circulation war that encompassed cartoons and world affairs.

Honest Grover Cleveland won the popular vote in three consecutive presidential elections, a feat shared by Andrew Jackson and exceeded only by Franklin Roosevelt

Robert Moses was a master builder responsible for many of the major public works in New York and his philosophies shaped the urban landscape of the 20th century.

In the 19th century, machines were changing everyday life in many important ways. This led to a widespread craze for all kinds of machines and all things mechanical.

Brief biography and works of British composer Sir Arthur Bliss, best known for orchestral A Colour Symphony.

This article details the history of ska music, including the advent of the genre as well as the influential ska bands that helped shape the music into what we hear today.

Kansas Charley's parents were German immigrants. When Charley was five his mother died. His father, while bartending, was quickly becoming a drunk.

The youngest artist of The Eight, Everett Shinn's life and work revolved around the bright lure of the theater and fascinating city scenes.

Lillie Hitchcock Coit arranges for a boxing match to be held in her room at the Palace Hotel. On her death she leaves $100,000 to San Francisco.

Fantasyland is one of the original lands in Disneyland and still contains some of the original rides.

This article shows educators how to incorporate diversity into their lesson plans by using cultural celebrations as a springboard.

14 years after the Dayton Peace Agreement ended the war in Bosnia, scientists are still analyzing DNA from exhumed bones to identify genocide victims.

In dangerous undercover assignments while fighting for the rights of women, children and social reform, Nellie Bly was a famously smart and courageous reporter.

Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.

Television was on futuristic display at the 1939 World's Fair. Delayed by World War II, it struggled for an identity but was in half of America's homes by 1955.

The Holiday Season in New York City glitters with magic. There are so many ways to enjoy the season in this big metropolis. Visit now and begin a new holiday tradition.

The 1947 World Series was the first to be televised. Batting, pitching, and fielding feats and high drama made it one of the greatest ever.

Journalist Albert D. Richardson reported on the Civil War from behind enemy lines, and was captured for a war criminal. His escape was his greatest story.

Post War recreation in the 1950s and 1960s included the growth and expansion of amusement parks like Palisades Park and Coney Island at an affordable price.

In 1889 two women reporters set off to prove that Jules Verne's popular novel was not just imaginary fiction. One is still remembered today, the other forgotten.

Walt Disney's passion for trains was lifelong, so it was only natural that as he started designing his theme park he insisted that a train circumnavigate it.

"In the Shadow of No Towers" is Spiegelman's reflection upon the collision of World and Personal Histories that he witnessed on 9/11.

As the 19th century progressed, the presence of women in America's papers and magazines was well-established. Their work spread across a wide spectrum of philosophies.

Though H. H. Holmes was undoubtedly a convicted killer, the more lurid crimes attributed to him may have been media hype.

Both Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the attack on the New York World Trade Center in 2001 united Americans, but for post-modern Americans, the response was short lived.

Niagara Falls has attracted countless daredevils throughout history. But none so daring as the first person to ever go over the falls in a barrel.

Since the birth of the skyscraper two American cities, Chicago and New York, have battled it out to build America's tallest building.