12 fascinating facts about Reno’s namesake
Jesse Lee Reno was shot in the chest and killed. Find out why, plus learn 11 other facts about Reno, Nevada’s storied namesake. Reno—widely known as...
Walk your way through Carson City’s fascinating past on the Kit Carson Trail
With historic buildings, Victorian architecture, and the former U.S. Mint, the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail is a self-guided trip back in time. Named...
8 creepy facts about Nevada that textbooks leave out
From paranormal sightings to barren highways and a centuries-old curse, there are some wild facts about Nevada. Check out eight of the creepiest...
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
By Peter Dreier, Occidental College The U.S. is in the midst of a new upsurge of union organizing. Is a Hollywood drama about angry Starbucks...
Travel back in time by visiting Virginia City’s Historic District
Once a silver rush destination, now a tourist town, Virginia City attracts about two million visitors every year. Former boomtown. Current tourist...
The 7 biggest true crime cases in Nevada history
Content warning: The following story contains descriptions of real-life violence, including murder, kidnapping, and other criminal acts. True...
