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20 Times Americans Rebelled Against Their Government
The open resistance of orders by an established authority, rebellions are an integral part of the American national story. Fashioned…
16 US Powerful Men Whose Darker Sides Were Kept from the Public
The American presidency, although lessened in recent years, has historically enjoyed fervent respect and admiration. The residents of the Oval…
20 Naval Disasters from History that Make Us Scared to Sail
Although popular attention is more commonly granted to ships lost in the course of wars, including also civilian ships such…
20 Of The Wealthiest Individuals Throughout History
As The Beatles famously pointed out: "money can't buy me love". Despite this, a brief overview of human history depicts…
20 Facts that History Class Didn’t Cover
Did you know that the guillotine was still being used in France to behead people even as Star Wars was…
20 Mind-blowing Facts About Alcatraz Island
Situated a little over a mile in picturesque fashion off the coast of San Francisco, California, Alcatraz Island stands as…
Julia Gardiner Tyler was One of the U.S. Colorful Leading Woman
John Tyler served as the tenth President of the United States. However, he was only in office for 8 months.…
Americans Should Know these 20 Facts About the History of the Draft
Military conscription in the United States preceded the creation of the nation of that name, practiced by colonial militias, and…
40 Unsung Heroes of Black History We Should All Learn About This Month
February is Black History Month. While schools feature Black history this month, most students will only hear about the same…
26 Facts About One of History’s Greatest Villains, Herod the Great
One of history’s great villains, Herod the Great is best known for his attempt to remove his rival, the “King…