Civil War
Sherman’s Other March Was A Lesser Known, Vengeful Attack on South Carolina
Civil War general, William Tecumseh Sherman, is best known in popular culture for his march through Georgia in late 1864,…
25 Bizarre Historical Facts They Don’t Teach in School
Classroom history can excite and inspire- or it can be a dry affair consisting of a reel of names, dates,…
16 Government Shutdowns Throughout American History
For almost a month, some of the most prominent news reports focus on the longest government shutdown in history. Government…
The Secret Talents of 17 Historical Greats
Thanks to the work of historians, both amateur and professional, we now know almost every single detail of the lives…
Most Don’t Know How Salt Influenced Civilizations and Shaped World History
Some people use the phrase “old as dirt” but have you ever thought of using the term with the word…
20 Acts of Treason in American History
According to federal law, as defined in 18 United States Code Section 2381, “Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States,…
40 Facts About the Man on the Penny
Today, Abraham Lincoln takes most of the credit for ending slavery through the Civil War; however, this is not an…
You Probably Haven’t Heard the Story of the Only Civilian Killed During the Battle of Gettysburg
When the battle of Gettysburg started on July 1, 1863, over 150 bullets hit the house where Jennie Wade was…
This Confederate Soldier Fought to Free Slaves
Not everything is black and white; when it comes to history, you barely scratch the surface. There are always colors…
18 Strange Obsessions Shed New Light on these Historical Figures
While they may have enjoyed great wealth, power and privilege, kings, queens and generals are human too, just like everybody…