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The Strangest Sports Stories In History
Sport history is chock full of fascinating facts. Take the time that a steeplechase race was won by a dead jockey. Or when Emperor Nero decided to compete in the Olympics. He…
The Original Greek Olympics and Ancient History’s Coolest Facts
The ancient Greeks were the overachieving child of Western civilization. Their contributions to and long-lasting impact on the arts, letters,…
The History of the Super Bowl
It could have been called the “Merger Bowl”. The owners of the American and National Football League teams considered that…
Myths About the Middle Ages Debunked
Some of what most of us know – or think we know – about the medieval period is true, and…
These Facts Will Alter the Perception of Historical Timelines
There are history’s broad outlines, known to many, and there are history’s minor details, known mostly just to history buffs.…
The Soccer War: When the World’s Most Popular Sport Sparked an Ugly Conflict
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that”…
History’s Weirdest Sports
There are many people who wonder what on earth they did before they discovered football, cricket, basketball, or baseball. Sport…
10 Black Athletes Who Changed the World
Sports and athletic activities have always been a large part of American life. The early colonists played at rounders, bowled,…
The Amazing Story of the Jew who Defeated Hitler’s Favorite Boxer
Heavyweight fights have the power to stop the world. From last year’s epic, Fight of the Year showstopper between Anthony…
Today in History: Anti-Discrimination Amendment Title IX is Signed Into Law by President Nixon (1972)
Throughout most of the 20th century, particularly after 1920, it seems that American History is most focused on rights for…