# American History
These Leaders Were Accused of Abusing Their Power
The evolution of the office of President of the United States has been one of steadily expanded power assumed by…
The Daily Lives of Confederate Soldiers vs. Union Soldiers During the Civil War
The men who fought the Civil War in the ranks of the Confederate and Union Armies shared many similarities, while…
This is What Life was Like for Soldiers of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Despite what is shown on recruiting commercials, life in the army – in any army – is largely made up…
20 Facts that History Class Didn’t Cover
Did you know that the guillotine was still being used in France to behead people even as Star Wars was…
This is What Life was Like During the American Gilded Age
The late 19th century in the United States was a period of rapid change which affected all elements of American…
These Little Known People from History Changed the Way We Live Every Day
It’s been said that the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings can cause a hurricane thousands of miles away. Thus an…
Black Americans Used to Have to Navigate Jim Crow Laws During Road Trips with this Travel Guide
During the era of the “separate but equal” facilities for blacks and whites in what was known as Jim Crow,…
20 Events of Operation Magic Carpet at the End of World War II
It was one of the largest operations undertaken by the US military in all of the Second World War, and…
20 Significant Mafia Hits
The mafia is often glamorized in the movies, as illustrated by The Godfather. However, real life in the mob is…
These Are Some of the Craziest Laws in the United States, as Well as Some that Were Totally Made Up
The Constitution of the United States ensures that several states retain the right to enact laws which are not specifically…