American History
Gangster Al Capone’s Real Fear of this Ghost Will Change the Way You See this Criminal Forever
In 1919, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, effectively making alcoholic beverages illegal across the country. But people…
Corruption in the White House: 8 Times Presidents Were Caught in Extramarital Affairs
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was long considered the poster boy for presidential philandering. At least he was prior to the administration…
Heartbreaking Photographs Reveal America was Built on the Shoulders of Child Labor
“They began work at 5:30 and quit at 7 at night. Children six years old going home to lie on…
12 of History’s Most Notorious Pirates Will Make You Want to Stay off the Seven Seas
Piracy - the act of violent robbery by seaborne attackers against ships or coastal areas in order to seize valuables…
8 Major Events You Don’t Know About That Changed American History
There are some dates which resonate through history as points of significance in the development of the nation. July 4…
Fascinating Vintage Wanted Posters for America’s Most Dangerous Criminals
A wanted poster was a notice distributed to let the public know about an alleged criminal on the loose. They…
8 Fascinating Speakeasies that Helped the 1920s Roar
After the passage of the 18th Amendment made Prohibition the Law of the Land, legislation was required to establish the…
We Can Do It! 30 Vintage Photos That Will Change Your Perception of Women Factory Workers in WWII
World War II is one of the most researched and documented periods in history. With the wealth of information left…
9 Forgotten American Wars Your History Teacher Never Taught You
The United States has participated in only five wars in its history in which the Congress of the United States…
9 Tragic Fires You Have Not Heard of in American History
According to the ancient Greeks, it was the Titan Prometheus who gave humanity the gift of fire after stealing it…