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."

Producer Mali Hunter discusses the legacy of rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Dr. Dre, and how he got his start at the iconic music venue Eve After Dark.

Naomi Ekperigin takes a look at the life of Ted Kacynski, aka the Unabomber, including his early admission to Harvard at 16 and his final break from society.