Here's Who Inherited P.T. Barnum's Money After He Died
American promotor P.T. Barnum, who founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1871, left his substantial inheritance to various people.
Read MoreAmerican promotor P.T. Barnum, who founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1871, left his substantial inheritance to various people.
Read MoreThe Bible used in the historic inauguration of the first American president, George Washington, is still intact. Here's where you'll find it.
Read MoreThe 1963 assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy has led to many conspiracy theories about what happened on that fateful day.
Read MoreThere was one particular psychic who predicted John F. Kennedy's assassination and had a long-running career. Here's what happened to her.
Read MoreSchool in the American colonies was an odd mix of teachers, locations, and opportunities. However it happened, the reality of colonial school may surprise you.
Read MoreJackie Kennedy's pink suit became iconic after her husband was assassinated right next to her, but here's what happened to JFK's clothes after he was shot.
Read MoreBefore he died, former President John F. Kennedy and his wife were preparing to send out a unique Christmas card design to friends and loved ones.
Read MoreFormer President John F. Kennedy was known to enjoy various kinds of foods, and he had a particular favorite for lunch. Here's what he often ate.
Read MoreLegendary television producer Norman Lear is best known for "All in the Family." He also once paid for a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreTeddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States, and he holds an impressive record among other American heads of state. Here's what it is.
Read MoreAfter former United States President George Washington died, his estate was divided up per his will. Here's who received a part of the remains.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman is the famous Underground Railroad operator who brought many enslaved Black Americans to safety. Here's where you'll find her grave.
Read MoreAnsel Adams is famous for capturing America's natural beauty, but he also survived an infamous disaster, took on presidents, and championed nuclear power.
Read MoreU.S. statesman and controversial advisor to multiple generations of presidents, Henry Kissinger, has died. He was 100 years old.
Read MoreWhile living in the White House, the Kennedys kept a lot of pets. From ducks to hamsters to ponys, here are all the members of the extended presidential family.
Read More"Making it rain" with a bunch of heavy coins isn't quite the same as it is with cash. But that's not why the U.S. stopped making the $20 coin.
Read MoreThere were many prominent figures in John F. Kennedy's life, but his best friend didn't take the stage like the rest of them. Here's who he was.
Read MoreConfederate General Robert E. Lee has a complicated history as someone whose been both revered and reviled. Here's where you'll find his grave.
Read MoreRosalynn Carter passed away in 2023. While her marriage to Jimmy Carter the stuff most can only aspire to, her life was not free of tragedy and difficulties.
Read MoreFormer President Jimmy Carter and his late wife Rosalyn of 77 years had four children together. Here's what happened to Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy Carter.
Read MoreRosalynn and Jimmy Carter met in early childhood and went on to become partners into their 90s. The couple holds this impressive presidential-couple record.
Read MoreMary Todd Lincoln had a favorite seamstress, a formerly enslaved woman who bought her own freedom to go on to make the first lady's famous purple velvet dress.
Read MoreBrigham Young was a pioneer in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a force unto himself. His life is more interesting than you may think.
Read MoreDid you know composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was a person of interest for the FBI years ago? Here's how he ended up in the bureau's crosshairs.
Read MoreFormer President Abraham Lincoln's body has been moved around a few times since his assassination in 1865. Here's where it's buried as of today.
Read MoreCoal mining is not an easy job, even today. But what was it like more than a century ago? This is the reality of being a coal miner in 19th-century America.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy was rumored to have had affairs with many prominent women, including actress Audrey Hepburn. Here's what we know about their alleged fling.
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