# US History
The Truth Behind the 19th Century New England Vampire Panic
When the first European settlers arrived in North America, they found a place that was in many ways frightening. For people coming from the cities and villages of Europe, the new continent…
Rolling With the Pigs: The Top 6 Corrupt Politicians in US History
Corruption and politics have always gone hand in hand. The old quote "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts…
The Story of the Last Surviving Witness to the Lincoln Assassination
As the years go by, history grows and grows. More and more events are added to the tapestry of human…
Today In History: The Mexican Army Massacres Hundreds During the Texas Revolution (1836)
On this day in 1836, during the Texas Revolution, the Goliad Massacre took place. Over 300 war prisoners captured while…
Today In History: President Wilson Sends 4,800 U.S. Troops to Fight Pancho Villa (1916)
The Pancho Villa Expedition began on this day in 1916 in reaction to a raid led by the Mexican revolutionary,…
Today In History: James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty to the Assassination of a Great American Icon (1969)
On this day in 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Ray was…
Today In History: Tokyo Faces The Deadliest Bombing Raid In History (1945)
On this day in 1945, the United States Army Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan. It was the deadliest bombing raid…