Historian Michael Green on some of our greatest (depending on how you look at it) political leaders.

Wayne Newton, Dana Gentry, and Christopher Columbus Powning have all had a role in the state's landmark free speech cases. Here's a look at the choice words and exposés that brought Nevada news outlets before the state Supreme Court.

This section of the city was integrated and flourished in days of overt segregation along the Las Vegas Strip. Oral historian Claytee White takes a look at the businesses that formed the backbone for this community.

Professor Lynn Comella hits on the highlights of the city's brothel history — from the rise of Block 16 to the raid on Roxie's.

Here's how McCarran went from a dusty stop on the Transcontinental Airmail Route to a major international airport.

UNLV paleontologist Josh Bonde shares his favorite vertebrate discoveries in Nevada and where you can go see them today.

Women have been forces to reckon with in the often rough-and-tumble history of Nevada gaming. Here are five you should know about.

Peter Michel, head of exhibits for Special Collections, on the history of Nevada through historic maps.

Journalism professor Julian Kilker has been documenting the historic ranch, which was once home to Clara Bow and Rex Bell. It's part of a project to preserve ecological, cultural, and educational resources.

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

From Mark Twain to Hank Greenspun, Nevada journalists both recorded history and changed it. Alumnus and historian Michael Green lists his favorites.

Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

UNLV nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.

From ending discriminatory practices to shedding light on education and social issues, Nevada women have challenged the status quo and made Nevada a better place.

Long before airline travel became ordinary, Nevada visionaries foresaw the critical role it would play in the state's economic health.

Meteor smack downs, volcanic calderas, and mountain pulses — Geologist Steve Rowland explains some of the catastrophic events the created the geology and biology of our beautiful state.

Early African American settlers built their fortunes and pushed for equality in the surprisingly integrated Nevada community.

UNLV professors weigh in on some of the state’s big battles and quiet victories in community health.

The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.

As the state celebrates its 150th year, special collections librarian Su Kim Chung shares her picks for the most important records on early Las Vegas history.