Zellige tiles, the lovely traditional Moroccan art form, used geometric shapes because Islam forbade human or animal figures
Jim Morrison’s father, upon hearing the first “Doors” album, wrote a letter to his son : “Give up any idea of singing”
The Story of Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe widely acclaimed in his time as the “last wild Indian” in America
Chilling photos document the contents of abandoned suitcases left behind by patients of the Willard Asylum
The Culper Ring: The spy ring of Long Island neighbors who conveyed secrets about the British to George Washington
Princess Angeline: When the settlers arrived, the eldest daughter of “Chief Seattle” refused to leave her land
Princess Angeline: When the settlers arrived, the eldest daughter of “Chief Seattle” refused to leave her land