Government Archives

Mussolini and On-Time Trains

Did Mussolini make the trains run on time?

Twitter’s Alts and Rogues

Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult...

Did the U.S. Government Purposely Poison 10,000 Americans During Prohibition?

An Internet meme claims that government agencies tried to curb consumption of illegal liquor by...

Leaked E-mails Show John Podesta Discussed Alien Technology with Former NASA Astronaut

A retired astronaut with some eccentric views did attempt to set up a meeting with...

Does This Photograph Show a Missouri ‘Nigger Hunting’ License?

Extant pieces of racist memorabilia serve as reminders of 20th century American racial attitudes.

Congress Prohibits Affirmative Action

Will Congress be voting to prohibit affirmative action in admissions for any institution of higher...

George W. Bush Refuses to Sell Home to Blacks

Did George W. Bush refuse to sell his home to blacks?

‘One Vote’ Fallacies

The low down on elections decided by one vote.

The King of Denmark Wore a Yellow Star

The legend of non-Jewish Danes donning yellow stars in solidarity with Jews during the Nazi...

Are Black Heritage Stamps Being Discontinued?

Is the U.S. Postal Service discontinuing the Black Heritage series of postage stamps?