American History
Losing Ground: 6 of the Most Controversial Retreats in Military History
There’s no escaping the fact that retreats are a natural and necessary part of warfare. When one army gains ground…
21 Photos Delivering The Visual History of the Klondike Gold Rush
The Klondike Gold Rush was a migration by prospectors to the Yukon Territory in north-western Canada. Gold was first discovered…
Today in History: Stonewall Riots Begin in New York City (1969)
The Stonewall Riots, that took place on June 28, 1969, are often credited with being the true beginning of the…
Lone Wolves: 7 Assassins Behind Failed Presidential Murder Attempts You May Not Heard Of
Over the last few decades, presidential assassination attempts have become such regular occurrences, it sometimes feels as if this was…
Today in History: United Nations Charter is Signed in San Francisco (1945)
For most of its history, the United Nations has been very controversial. Some countries proclaim that it has too much…
Tenochtitlan: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Aztec Floating City that Rivaled Venice
“Even we who have seen these things with our own eyes, are yet so amazed as to be unable to…
Today in History: The U.S. Constitution is Ratified (1788)
The United States Constitution is considered one of the most important documents in American history, and for good reason. Without…
Desmond Doss was a Conscientious Objector and Was Decorated With The Medal of Honor
Only now, thanks to Mel Gibson’s critically acclaimed biopic “Hacksaw Ridge”, is the remarkable story of Corporal Desmond Thomas Doss…
Today in History: Detroit Race Riot Begins (1943)
There have been quite a few significant race riots in the past 150 years or so. One of the most…
Today in History: Benjamin Franklin Dances with Lightning (1752)
Benjamin Franklin was a man who wore many hats, as they say. He was a statesman, a writer, a philanthropist,…