# American History
Moments that People Who Lived Through the 1970s Will Never Forget
The 1970s were one of America’s weirdest decades. Sandwiched between the idealistic ‘60s and the self-centered ‘80s, the 1970s often…
Weird Mafia Myths Popularized by the Godfather and Media
Few movies have more successfully romanticized something horrid than The Godfather did in the mafia. It portrayed Mafiosi in such…
These Insane Viral Trends and Fads Overtook History Long Before the Internet
Viral memes, trends, and fads are a mainstay of social media today. However, viral stuff is not an Information Superhighway…
How George Washington Saved the American Revolution
In late 1776, the fortunes of the Patriots fighting the American Revolution were at their nadir. It had been a…
Powerful Historic Family Dynasties that Are Rotten to the Core
The Kochs are modern America’s most influential dynasty. Their paterfamilias, Fred C. Koch, was a founding member of the John…
Outlandish and Extravagant Facts from the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age, an 1873 Mark Twain novel that caricatured greedy businessmen and dirty politicians, lent its name to an…
Plot Twists From History That Still Surprise People
In a plot twist that nobody saw coming – but that should’ve been visible from a mile away – the…
The Truth Behind Whether a Native American Government Inspired the US Constitution
In 1987, the United States celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. The bicentennial brought out considerable debate regarding the…
The Incredible American Generals that Defined their Eras
In the American Revolution, General George Washington served as commander in chief of the Continental Army, as well as the…
A Disturbing Compilation of the Slimiest People in History
Many historic figures had dark and slimy sides to their personalities. Take Bonnie Prince Charlie, who as a charming youth…