# Thomas Jefferson
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…
Abraham Lincoln, Hall of Fame Wrestler, and Other American President Facts
President Lincoln is enshrined not only in the Lincoln Memorial, but also in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In…
These Bizarre Food Facts Make History Even Weirder
Food is one of the few things we literally can’t do without. Like all other species, humans’ key priority has…
The Nutty Lives of these American Leaders Were Anything But Ordinary
Nutty things moments and America seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. And from the country’s birth, our…
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.…
Scandals the US Founding Fathers Tried to Keep Secret
Americans tend to view the Founders as detached icons, removed from their humanity. They peer down through history from their…
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…
Juneteenth and Other Lesser Known African-American Historical Culture
Anybody paying attention to recent events in America cannot help but realize that all is not well with a lot…
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…