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Nine “Soiled Doves” Who Changed the Face of the Old West
They have been called by various euphemisms in film, novels, television shows, and songs. Saloon girls, soiled doves, ladies of…
Rare Photographs of Abandoned Prisons and Their History Will Horrify You
The history of prisons is almost as old as civilization itself. Since the beginning of history, when the written language…
30 Rare Photographs of Historical Air Travel Will Put You on the Edge of Your Seat
The history of commercial aviation is just over one hundred years old, but it is a fascinating study of the…
8 Attempts of Sabotage that Tried to Change the World As We Know It
The word sabotage has been apocryphally linked to the act of throwing wooden shoes – known as sabots – into…
8 Major Events You Don’t Know About That Changed American History
There are some dates which resonate through history as points of significance in the development of the nation. July 4…
This Day In History: The Largest Diamond in History Was Discovered (1905)
On January 25, 1905, the largest diamond ever found was discovered. It was unearthed at the Premier Mine in Pretoria,…
This Day In History: China Ceded Hong Kong To Britain (1843)
On this day in 1843, the Chinese Empire grants the island of Hong Kong to the British. The British demand…
This Day In History: Castro Forms His First Government (1959)
On this day in Cuba 1959, the first government of Fidel Castro in Cuba is announced. On New Years Day…
This Day In History: Vincent Van Gogh Cuts Off His Ear (1888)
On this day in 1888, one of the strangest events in the history of art occurred. The great Dutch artist…
This Day In History: The Great French Canadian Explorers La Verendrye Dies (1749)
On this date in 1749, the great French Canadian explorer Pierre La Verendrye died. He had explored large areas of…