# American History
What Lincoln’s Pockets Held When he Died and Other Presidential Oddities
When President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, his wallet had no US currency. However, it contained a $5 Confederate banknote. He…
The ‘Lethal Lady Death’ and Other Dangerous Historic Figures
World War II’s most lethal female was a young Russian woman who had to work hard to convince the authorities…
Scandals the US Founding Fathers Tried to Keep Secret
Americans tend to view the Founders as detached icons, removed from their humanity. They peer down through history from their…
The Life of a Slave in Thomas Jefferson’s Home
Slavery throughout history has taken a variety of forms. The form most people – especially people in the US –…
These Corporations Committed the Ultimate Evil
Wherever profits and self-interest are at stake, there are people willing to do whatever it takes to pursue them, even…
Odd Historic Moments that Are Almost too Weird to Handle
History is not always grim, dreary, and serious. For those who bother to look, history has no shortage of bizarre…
Panic Outbreaks That Shaped History and Controlled the Masses
Mass panic outbreaks can shape historic events – for worse, but sometimes for the better. On the bad side, as…
The Liberty Ships of World War II Turned the Tides of Fate
During the months preceding the United States’ entry into World War II the inadequacy of the nation’s merchant fleet drew…
Only History Buffs Will Know the Fact from Fiction in these Unbelievable Stories
The United States vs Billie Holiday paints a fascinating portrait of the famous singer’s life, especially her last twelve years.…
Shocking Successes that Came from Stressful Situations in History
Handling pressure is hard. However, some manage to not only thrive in the midst of pressure but soar above it.…