# Abraham Lincoln
40 Facts About the Man on the Penny
Today, Abraham Lincoln takes most of the credit for ending slavery through the Civil War; however, this is not an…
This Confederate Soldier Fought to Free Slaves
Not everything is black and white; when it comes to history, you barely scratch the surface. There are always colors…
These 20 Historical Figures With Severe Mental Issues Helped Shape The World
In many cases, psychiatrists can’t agree on the diagnosis and treatment of what are, nowadays, some of the most common…
16 Last Moments of These Historic Icons
This article features the last known photographs of some of the most famous people from history, taken shortly before their…
A Minstrel’s Song Forever Changed the American South by Inspiring its New Nickname, “Dixie”
Southern history is a touchy subject. Many from the region are proud of their cultural heritage, but bad memories plague…
20 Great Historical Figures Who Struggled with Mental Illness
Mental health has been something of an enigma for most of human history. Before the age of science, people suffering…
18 Little Known Facts about America’s Presidential Sweetheart, Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is likely the most written about president in American history. As of 2015, 111,000 books alone had been…
During the Debate over Abolition of Slavery, the White Male Youth Vote was Incredibly High… Because it was the Cool Thing to Do
Americans aged 18 to 25 continue to vote at the lowest rate of any eligible age group. Just over 40%…
16 Dramatic and Impactful Assassinations from History
By their very nature, assassinations are not only dramatic events, but ones also capable of shaping history or altering its…
10 of the Most Famous Quotes Never Said or Misattributed
Some misquotes have become part of the American lexicon, known to be inaccurate but frequently repeated anyway. One example of…