Explore the intriguing history of pinball in New York City, from its ban in 1940 due to alleged mafia connections to its legalization in 1976 as a game of skill.

Explore the intriguing history of pinball in New York City, from its ban in 1940 due to alleged mafia connections to its legalization in 1976 as a game of skill.<br/>

Developed during the 1920s, the iron lung was invented to help individuals with polio breathe after their torso and abdominal muscles ceased to work. Improvements to the iron lung were made throughout the 20th century, but the...

Thanks to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ambitious New Deal plan, American artists were able to keep working during the Great Depression. The work they produced remains a key part of the American landscape.