Civil War
Julia Tyler, a Very Controversial Woman in 1800s
Julia Tyler is a name that isn’t mentioned much in history but definitely has a place in the history books.…
The Underappreciated Nikola Tesla, and Other Under-Recognized Historic Figures
Because life is often unfair, great fame and great recognition do not always go hand in hand with great accomplishments.…
The Sibling Rivalry That Wrecked an Empire, and Other Self-Destructive Royal Family Episodes
For average people and families, “self-destruct” might involve abusing booze or narcotics. Or perhaps it might entail somebody turning into…
Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Computer Age than to the Pyramids, and Other Atypical History Facts
We all have mental images of what we picture history was like. Implanted by schools, history books, conventional wisdom, popular…
30 Tragic Facts About Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln lived a life of privilege and tragedy. Growing up on a plantation, she becomes comfortable with slavery.…
A Prank Led to America’s First Nominated Female to Office, and Other Lesser Known American History Facts
Did you know that the first American woman to ever become mayor was elected as a result of a sexist…
24 Events During the Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth was nearly as well known as the man he had just shot President Abraham Lincoln in April…
The Forgotten Story of Silas Soule, Hero and Friend of Walt Whitman and John Brown
Silas Soule (pronounced “sole”) was one of those people for whom the passage of time has not been kind. Few…
Robert Gould Shaw Led this Contentious All Black Regiment During the Civil War
There are those who still believe that America’s bloody and tragic Civil War was not about slavery nor white supremacy.…
A Sports Dispute Started the Cuban Missile Crisis and Other Odd Facts
From the unexpectedly significant role Cubans’ love of baseball had in shaping the Cold War, to the current popular drink…