# American History
20 Mistakes the Axis Powers Made in World War II
The first mistake was starting the war in the first place. Most histories mark September 1, 1939, as the date…
Real Life Action Hero Edward Allen Carter, Jr. Started his Heroic Life at 15
There have been about a dozen Spiderman remakes, who knows how many Sharknadoes, and seemingly a hundred Fast & the…
16 Forgotten or Lesser Known WWI Facts
November of 2018 will see the centennial of the end of World War I, optimistically labeled by some contemporaries as…
20 Major Mistakes the Allies Made During World War II
The Second World War, as in the case of most wars, was fraught with mistakes made by all sides and…
The Stories Behind 16 of History’s Most Influential and Remarkable Photos
The invention of photography, widely considered to date to 1826, changed history and the preservation of moments thereof. As the…
19 Disclosed US History Myths
What Americans don’t know about their own history is surprising, but at least they’re not alone. Polls have shown that…
16 of History’s Lesser Known Dark Moments That Will Give you Chills
History has no shortage of moments when things seem to be going on their merry - or at least routine…
20 Odd Slang Terms and Activities from the Roaring Twenties That Prove Young People Have Always Been Confusing
Those who love history often think of what it would have been like to live in another era, eating its…
10 Reasons the Vanderbilts Lost the World’s Greatest Fortune
Cornelius Vanderbilt created a fortune from ferries, steamship lines, railroads, and stock manipulations. He was the first American to give…
African American Loyalists During the Revolutionary War: 10 Significant People, Events, and Things
The American Revolution brought hope to America's slaves, as the Patriots' talk of "Liberty" and "Equality" ignited their dreams. However,…