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Ellsberg's release of what were called the "Pentagon Papers" hastened the end of the Vietnam war, prompted a landmark Supreme Court ruling and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.

Americans spend an estimated $100 billion each year on lottery tickets. It's a tradition that dates back to the nation's earliest settlers, and was even one the Founding Fathers took part in.

Underground History is one of The Jefferson Exchange's most popular segments.But why just listen on the radio? We're bringing Underground History above…

When we talk about "unearthing history," it's quite literal for archaeologists. And while the professionals supervise the work, there's room for amateurs…

The return of the Women's World Cup could mean more iconic shots of shirtless celebrations revealing sports bras. The garment has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

Scotty Bowers, now 95, facilitated the sexual proclivities of major film actors during Hollywood's golden age — and kept their most intimate secrets. A new documentary reveals his secrets.

The people who killed Native Americans and marched the survivors off to reservations had few qualms about taking their cultural artifacts as well. Pieces…

We have mixed feelings in our country about refugees who arrive on our shores seeking a safe place far from wars. But we forget that human beings in our…

A lot of notable legislation came out of the 1960s. You can tell by the number of 50th anniversary celebrations going on lately. Those include 50 candles…

Growing up in the South, Faust rejected the narrative she was fed about slavery and the Civil War. She writes about her journey to activism and becoming the president of Harvard in Necessary Trouble.