H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer
Cases of serial killers often send shockwaves and panic through communities. Shock and horror grow even more upon discovery of torture and other gruesome acts beyond the horror of the murder itself. Such is the case with Dr. H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. Continue reading to learn more as Ira Riklis delves into the... Read More
Happy Birthday Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso reins as one of the greatest artists of all time. His early artistic abilities proved that he had talent well beyond his years. Ira Riklis discovers details about the life of Pablo Picasso in this blog post, including some little-known facts and trivia. Early Life Of Pablo Picasso Born on October 25, 1881... Read More
Vice President Agnew’s Resignation: How Gerald Ford Became America’s 38th President
Spiro Agnew served as vice president under President Richard M. Nixon. Prior to becoming vice president, he served in other elected positions, becoming governor of Maryland in 1967. During his terms in other offices, suspicion grew that Agnew committed illegal acts that included bribery, income tax evasion, and other accusations. The ensuing investigation essentially left... Read More
Remembering The Legacy Of Miles Davis
When Miles Davis received his first trumpet at age 13, he likely already planned to become a famous musician. Forging ahead, even when others criticized him, Miles Davis pursued his dreams. Ira Riklis looks at the legacy he left behind as one of the greatest jazz musicians in history. Miles Davis’ Early Days And Persistence... Read More
King Triumphs In The Battle Of The Sexes
Women struggled for equal treatment and equal pay in the 1970s and the tennis court was no exception. Once Billie Jean King discovered that women received far less pay than male tennis players, she accepted a tennis challenge from Bobby Riggs, who demeaned the ability of women in the sport. The Battle of the Sexes... Read More
Agatha Christie: The Queen Of Crime
Agatha Christie started writing at a young age and rose to fame as a renowned writer and playwright. Discover details about Agatha Christie as Ira Riklis share information about her work as a writer and her rise to fame as “The Queen of Crime.” The Birth Of Agatha Christie Born September 15, 1890, at Torquay,... Read More
Where Did The Uncle Sam Nickname Come From?
Uncle Sam is an iconic figure in America, a symbol of American government and patriotism, yet symbolic for other aspects of life, such as paying taxes. Where did the nickname and the iconic figure come from? How did he become so popular? Find out the origin of the Uncle Sam nickname as Ira Riklis goes... Read More
The Beginning Of Wall Street Insider Trading
Insider trading fattens the pockets of greedy Wall Street figures and has resulted in serious financial crises for many Americans. Ira Riklis sheds more light about how and why this all started. Basic Insider Trading Information The U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) explains that illegal insider trading refers to “buying or selling a security,... Read More
The Birth Of Hip Hop On Sedgwick Avenue
When hip hop came to life, it quickly spread across the country and the globe. Ira Riklis gives details about how the genre was born and quickly boomed into a multi-billion dollar business. The Bronx Becomes The Birthplace Of Hip Hop On August 11, 1973, a party took place in the recreation room of an... Read More
Nixon: The First President To Resign In American History
After successful terms in office in the U.S. House of Representatives and as a U.S. Senator from the State of California, Richard M. Nixon ran for U.S. president and won, becoming the 37th U.S. president. However, he became the first U.S. president to ever resign. Ira Riklis gives the reasons behind his resignation. Nixon’s Accomplishments... Read More