Sports
The Amazing Story of the Jew who Defeated Hitler’s Favorite Boxer
Heavyweight fights have the power to stop the world. From last year’s epic, Fight of the Year showstopper between Anthony…
10 Confirmed Cases of Gamblers Influencing the Outcome of Historical Sporting Events
By any measure, betting on sport events is a huge industry in the United States. It is virtually impossible to…
Booze, Drugs and Automobiles: Why the 1904 Olympic Marathon Was One of the Most Scandalous Races in History
The Olympic Games is no stranger to scandal. Ben Johnson’s doping in 1988, four Badminton teams deliberately losing matches in…
Debunking 10 Popular Historical Myths That People Think Are Fact
Popular history is a mélange of truth and fiction, myth and reality. Separating long-held beliefs from historical facts is often…
The Deadliest Sports Riots of All Time Almost Brought Down an Empire
Imagine the Byzantine Empire, one of the most powerful empires in world history at the time, being brought down by…
An Italian Tour de France Winner Helped Save Hundreds of Jews from the Nazis
For many, cycling the narrow, winding roads that cut through the rolling hills, fruitful vineyards and undisturbed villages of the…
Crime and Punishment: 5 Most Controversial ‘Trials of the Century’
During the 20th century, numerous court cases in the United States have been dubbed the “trial of the century.” First…
25 Photos of Jackie Robinson, Famed Baseball Player and Champion of Civil Rights
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Robinson broke the color barrier on April…
Today in History: The First Official Baseball Game is Played (1846)
Baseball is often considered the one of the only truly American sports. Unlike basketball, which was also created in the…
Today in History: Babe Ruth Retires (1935)
Babe Ruth may be the best baseball player ever to play the game. That is, of course, highly debatable, depending…