American History
How the Devil and an Irish Folk Story Created the Jack O’ Lantern
The jack-o'-lantern is one of the most cherished Halloween traditions. And like many holiday traditions, not many people know exactly…
Plunder and Destroy: 12 of History’s Most Daring Raids
A raid is an armed mission by a relatively small group of attackers, prepared in secret with the hope of…
When the Presidents of the United States Were Young and Handsome
All in the Family: 8 Cases of Historical Incest
Incest is a taboo in many cultures today. Relationships between cousins may sometimes be frowned upon, but are legal. However,…
Heartbreaking Photographs of Child Soldiers from WWI and WWII
The military use of children can take three distinct forms: children can take a direct part in conflict as child…
The 8 Worst Speeches in Modern Political History
Plato once wrote that we should be suspicious of persuasive speakers. He was in a perfect position to judge. Throughout…
Incredible Photographs of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair
The Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World’s Fair, was held from April 21, 1962, until October 21,…
The Eccentric Mogul: 8 Facts About the Strange Life of Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes was in many ways larger than life. He was of course fabulously wealthy. In his younger days, he…
An Intimate Look Into the Life of Hobos
A hobo is a migrant worker or homeless vagabond. The term originated in the United States around 1890. Hobos, unlike…
Treason! 12 of History’s Most Notorious Traitors From Ancient Times to the 20th Century
"Traitor" is a heavy word laden with ugly connotations of deception and dishonesty - the kind of disreputable and disgusting…