Politics
Today in History: Martin Luther Battles the Catholic Church (1521)
For much of its history, the Roman Catholic Church has been very intolerant of alterations to the Scriptures that are…
Today in History: Doomed Invasion of Cuba Begins (1961)
The United States and Cuba have a long history of not getting along very well. Even after the Cold War…
Today in History: Benjamin Franklin Dies at Age 84 (1790)
On this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin died. Franklin is one of the most well-known names in American history, and…
Abraham Lincoln Had a Surprising Job Before he Became President
Name the ten most well-known leaders in the history of the United States and almost everyone will name Abraham Lincoln as…
Secret Society Under Fire: 7 Facts about the Freemasons During World War II
Freemasons are fraternal organizations that trace their beginnings all the way back to the fraternities of stonemasons in the 14th century.…
Win the Battle, Lose the War: 6 of History’s Costliest Military Victories
A pyrrhic victory occurs when you achieve a win at such a high cost that it is virtually a defeat.…
Today in History: Thomas Jefferson Is Born (1743)
On this day 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. As a President, Jefferson oversaw the largest land purchase…
Today in History: Galileo Goes on Trial (1633)
Galileo will go down in history as one of the most important figures in human history, and for good reason.…
The Allies Believed They Could Help Defeat Hitler by Giving Him Estrogen
Dark and strange times call for dark and strange measures. In the middle of World War II, with no end…
Punish the Non-Believers: 6 Cruel Torture Methods of the Spanish Inquisition
Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish Catholic monarchs, established the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in 1478. Commonly…