Timothy Leary, a figure synonymous with the exploration of consciousness, slipped from the confines of prison. Meanwhile, a mariner embarked on a perilous journey to Devil's Island, intent on a bold act of liberation. And aboard the Titanic…

With audacious spirit, Sam Patch forged a path as America’s first true daredevil. A remarkable bond blossomed between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald, a friendship that would endure. Meanwhile, Buster Keaton brought his unique comedic ge…

In the late 19th century, Carry A. Nation gained notoriety for her violent acts of protest against saloons. The early 19th century saw President Andrew Jackson embroiled in a deadly gunfight. And in the late 20th, Marsha P. Johnson became…

Theodore Roosevelt reshaped the game of football; in the Christmas season, Winston Churchill made a visit to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and Eleanor Roosevelt forged a friendship with a female sniper serving in the Soviet army.

Charles Ponzi engaged a publicist in an effort to refine his public perception; meanwhile, Sadie the Goat gained notoriety as a daring pirate of the Hudson River; and a swindler assumed the identity of a Scottish royal.

Katharine Wright assisted her brothers in constructing an aircraft; the Kopp sisters struggled to defend their homestead; the Fox sisters fueled the burgeoning spiritualism movement.

Emily Roebling directed the building of the Brooklyn Bridge; the swindler Victor Lustig sold the Eiffel Tower; Shakespeare commandeered the Globe Theatre.

In the bustling city, Mayor La Guardia waged a spirited battle against organized crime, the prize surprisingly being artichokes. Meanwhile, Julia Child, in a clandestine role, found unexpected romance while serving as a secret agent. And in…

Lin-Manuel Miranda recounts the tale of Alexander Hamilton, his rival Aaron Burr, and the fateful duel that sealed their destinies.