# Sally Hemings
15 Clues That Exposed Thomas Jefferson’s Secret Life With Sally Hemings
Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. president and author of the Declaration of Independence, maintained a private life at Monticello that has long intrigued historians. Among the most controversial aspects is his relationship with…
President Roosevelt’s Bar Fight and More Quirky and Creepy Presidential Facts
The lives of many American presidents contain lesser-known but fascinating facts that we seldom learn in school. Take Teddy Roosevelt.…
The Life of a Slave in Thomas Jefferson’s Home
Slavery throughout history has taken a variety of forms. The form most people – especially people in the US –…
The Dark Side of Great Historic Figures
People are complicated. Bad people sometimes do good things, and good people sometimes make mistakes and create major issues. Great…
Famous Historic Figures’ Public Image vs the Reality of their Lives
Public image is probably the greatest asset of public figures. Whether kings, politicians, movie stars or moral crusaders, projecting and…
Mistresses and Lovers of Historical Figures Who Left Their Mark on History
The title of the royal mistress dates back thousands of years but is not something that you often read about…
Queen Victoria’s Chimney Stalker and Other Creepy Moments From History
One of the more unfortunate aspects of history – and of life in general, for that matter – is that…