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The Stories Behind 16 of History’s Most Influential and Remarkable Photos
The invention of photography, widely considered to date to 1826, changed history and the preservation of moments thereof. As the…
17 Incredible Things That Never Cease to Amaze Us About Harriet Tubman, A True American Hero
Harriet Tubman is widely regarded as one of the most important Americans who ever lived. Despite her humble origins, she…
19 Disclosed US History Myths
What Americans don’t know about their own history is surprising, but at least they’re not alone. Polls have shown that…
18 Unknown and Tragic Facts about the Life and Times of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn is the stuff of legends as much as history. The second wife of Henry VIII and the mother…
16 of History’s Lesser Known Dark Moments That Will Give you Chills
History has no shortage of moments when things seem to be going on their merry - or at least routine…
The Real Snow White Story Really Did Have a Talking Mirror
In 1812, The Brothers Grimm published the fairytale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was later adapted into…
16 Glorious Historical Figures with Inglorious Deaths
Your lifestyle determines your death-style, as the old adage goes. If you’re a warrior, you run a higher risk than…
Very Few People Can Keep These 12 Enlightening Facts About Medieval Monks and Friars Straight
When we read about monks and friars in medieval history, it is easy to conflate the two. We think, perhaps,…
Play, Or Die. The Orchestras of Auschwitz
Upon arriving in Auschwitz, prisoners lined up to receive a physical examination from doctors. They held all of their earthly…
10 Reasons the Vanderbilts Lost the World’s Greatest Fortune
Cornelius Vanderbilt created a fortune from ferries, steamship lines, railroads, and stock manipulations. He was the first American to give…