Author Henry David Thoreau wrote Walden and the essay “Civil Disobedience,” but who was the man behind such classic American literature? Historian Alexis Coe gives us a glimpse into the personality quirks of the headstrong author.

The removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee was at the center of the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, that shook the country. Watch a short video to learn more about the Confederate general's place in history.

Naomi Ekperigin tells the story of David Berkowitz's adoption, "Son of Sam" crime spree, and come-to-Jesus moment.

Learn about David Cassidy's rise to fame as Keith Partridge of the Partridge Family and how their single, "I Think I Love You," hit. no. 1 in 1970. Discover the highs of Cassidy's teen status and music career to his lows as an adult, dying at 67.

Alison Becker talks about William Golding's not-so-successful career as a teacher and how it inspired him to write "Lord of the Flies."