# American History
History’s Most Catastrophic Man-made Errors
A natural disaster such as a tsunami earthquake, volcano, or flood could kill hundreds of thousands or even millions. Those…
Odd Solutions to Historic Problems
Problems call for solutions like a parched throat calls for water. But just like not all water is good water,…
The Unique Hygiene Habits of Our Founding Fathers
In the late 18th century personal hygiene differed considerably from what is acceptable today. It also differed considerably based on…
20 Blue on Blue Incidents from History
Friendly fire, the inadvertent attack on members of one’s own military during combat, has been a documented fact of warfare…
Heroes from History People Really Don’t Appreciate Enough
Being a hero is tough – if not, then we would all be heroes. Many heroes go unrecognized, and of…
Historic Groups that Started Innocent then Took an Evil Turn
Most of the time, people are not evil. Especially as individuals. But gather people together, and between group dynamics, opportunism,…
Dramatic Assassination Plots from History and Their Outcomes
Assassination and the risk thereof are an occupational hazard for the prominent, the powerful, or just the plain famous and…
The American Submarine Campaign in the Pacific Changed the Tides of WWII
When the United States entered World War I, it cited among its reasons the renewed unrestricted submarine warfare practiced by…
The Hardcore Women of World War II Knew How to Take Care of Business
History’s greatest conflict, the Second World War saw its fair share of women taking part in and participating in the…
Pistol Pete’s Payback and Other Historic Vengeances
It is often said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Tastes are subjective when it comes to payback,…