Sports
The Death Row Baseball Team and Other Odd Episodes in History
Every now and then, just about everybody could do with a little bit of extra motivation and added incentive to…
Quirky Founding Fathers and Other Bonkers Bits of American History
Nowadays, many look around and cannot help but wonder at how bonkers America seems to have gotten. Perhaps they should…
Myths About the Middle Ages Debunked
Some of what most of us know – or think we know – about the medieval period is true, and…
40 Basic Rights Women Did Not Have Until The 1970s
Women have come a long way in this world; well, in America, especially. Although ladies can pretty much hop in…
40 Facts about the Gladiators of Ancient Rome
The gladiators of ancient Rome have always fascinated lovers of history. And for good reason. These men (and women) at…
Muslim Americans have Much Deeper Roots in Our Country’s History than Many Care to Admit
Over the past few years, Muslims have frequently found themselves at the center of debates regarding religious freedom in the…
18 Details About Life in Italy Under Benito Mussolini
Although Italy is often regarded as the weak sister of the nations which made up the Axis during the Second…
Ancient Details about the Pre-Columbian World
Although most of us are aware of the ancient civilizations of the Americas, due to their distant past and limited…
The Soccer War: When the World’s Most Popular Sport Sparked an Ugly Conflict
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that”…
Not to Make You Feel Bad, but these 20 People Made History Before their 16th birthdays
Throughout human history, child prodigies have fascinated us. Youngsters who are wise beyond their years, or who exhibit extraordinary levels…