# American History
The Man Who Wouldn’t Die – The Bizarre Depression Era Crime That Shaped How Our Insurance Works
Few true crime tales are as bizarre as the Michael Malloy case. His ability to survive multiple murder attempts in 1930s New York City before he finally succumbed exposed major vulnerabilities in…
America’s Youngest Warriors – Children Who Fought for the US
Boys have dreamt about adventure and excitement since forever, and in many boyhood fancies, nothing is more adventurous and exciting…
America’s Black Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen
In early 1941, the US War Department reluctantly began to accept African Americans candidates for pilot training in the US…
Turncoat Generals – Commanders From History Who Switched Sides
The first known written use of the term “turncoat”, denoting one who abandons his side and switches allegiance, dates to…
Face Palm Moments: Some of History’s Most Embarrassing Mistakes
Think of your worst face palm moment. Once you’re done cringing, you might feel better if you consider that it…
Unsung Hero: Surprising Facts About a Medal of Honor Recipient Who Fought Franco, Hirohito, and Hitler
During World War II Edward Allen Carter Jr, an African American who rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class…
A Small Strike With Huge Consequences: The Doolittle Raid That Changed WWII in the Pacific
The Japanese strike against Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, suddenly thrust the United States into World War II. It…
30 Secret Societies That Shaped History
Secret societies have influenced politics, religion, and even revolutions throughout history. Some sought knowledge, others pursued power, and many operated…
Christopher Columbus’ Lunar Eclipse, and Other Brazen Bluffs From History
The trope of outsiders from advanced societies using greater access to knowledge to overawe locals has a long pedigree. Take…
Fascinating Facts About the Birth of the Italian-American Mafia
Long before the real life Al Capone and the fictional Michael Corleone from The Godfather, there was the Black Hand,…