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Today in History: ‘Garfield’ is Born (1978)
Depending on how one looks at it, 'comic strips' may be the oldest form of communication known to man. Obviously,…
Isaac Newton: Scientist, Astronomer – and Master of the Royal Mint
Sir Isaac Newton is one of the most influential scientists of any age. He laid the foundations of classical mathematics,…
A German Woman Took the World’s First Road Trip in 1888
Most of us know the name of the first man to walk on the moon. We might also be familiar…
This Island Was the Off-Season Home For Over 1,000 Pirates
The small Island of Ile Sainte-Marie has a storied history filled with pirates and buried treasures. In fact some believe…
Today in History: Computer Scientist Alan Turing Dies (1954)
Alan Turing is one of the most famous computer scientists ever. In fact, many historians place him as the father…
A Manufacturing War Between the UK and Germany in the 19th Century Set the Stage For Today’s Trade Crisis
Today, the word “globalism” is on everyone’s mind. Some fear a world increasingly dependent on foreign trade. Others worry about…
The Great Unknowns: 5 Military Commanders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Given the popularity of the first Great Unknowns article, I decided to dig up details of a few more great…
An African Slave Became the First Non-Japanese Man to Become a Samurai
In 1579 someone very strange journeyed to Japan and quickly became a national sensation. He came in the company of…
Today in History: CNN Launches and Changes the World (1980)
The age of the 24-hour news cycle seems like it has been around forever. However, it wasn't all that long…
Samuel Morse Developed the Telegraph Because of a Personal Tragedy
With the invention of the telephone, long distance communication changed forever. Alexander Graham Bell changed the course of humanity when…