# American History
10 of the Most Heinous Forgotten War Crimes of the American Civil War
The American Civil War was notable for the savagery with which Americans slaughtered each other. Historians have long blamed the…
Pride Comes Before the Fall: 10 Fascinating Details About Confederate States of America You Don’t Know
The Confederate States of America were born in 1861 and suffered many disappointments in its short life. The Confederacy never…
Shedding New Light on the 10 Most Corrupt Political Machines in American History
In the United States, the term political machine usually carries negative connotations - recognized as a device which distorts democracy.…
10 Larger than Life American Myths and Legends that Can’t Fit in a Storybook
Legendary figures abound in American history, some totally fictional and some based, in part, on historical facts. There are near-mythical…
These 12 Tragic and Triumphant Teenagers Who Fought in World War II Will Astound You
When World War II broke out, many teenagers in warring countries were forced to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.…
Ten Embarrassing American Military Disasters the Government Wished the Public Hadn’t Discovered
“Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser,” said General George Patton in numerous speeches delivered to his…
The Sickening Story of How a Congolese Man Was Displayed in a Zoo in 1906
In the early months of 1904, Samuel Philips Verner found himself hacking his way through the thick jungles of the…
10 Peculiar and Popular Vacation Hot Spots of the 19th Century
There is no doubt that the American ritual of the summer vacation became de rigeur with the expansion of the…
These 8 States Lost in History Didn’t Win a Star on Old Glory
From the beginning of the American Republic, expansion has been part of its existence. While America was still fighting its…
12 of History’s Most Baffling Mass Hysteria Outbreaks
Mass hysteria, or collective delusion outbreaks, are more common than people realize. Most are familiar with some of history's most…