How The United States Stole The Northern Mariana Islands
Like many other islands the United States has stolen, the Northern Mariana Islands have a long history of being pushed around by colonial powers.
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How The United States Stole American Samoa
The United States stole American Samoa and currently controls it from 7,000 miles away in Washington, D.C.
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Why Jonas Salk Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
You would think that the man who developed the vaccine for polio, Dr. Jonas Salk, would be celebrated. In reality, he was disliked by his peers.
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False Things You Believe About Spartacus
Spartacus famously led a slave revolt against the Romans, but how much of his story is true? Here are some false things you believe about Spartacus.
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The Tragic Story Of England's Teen Queen, Lady Jane Grey
Jane Grey was put on the throne and, within the space of only nine days, knocked off it again. This is the tragic story of England's teen queen, Lady Jane Grey.
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The Legendary Wave Duke Kahanamoku Once Surfed
You don't get nicknamed "The Big Kahuna" without having a story of riding a massive wave that propels you a mile down the coast and into the stuff of legend.
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The Truth About Everyone Who's Died At Coney Island
Coney Island has a long and storied history as an entertainment hub. Over time, Coney Island has developed a reputation for accidents and ride malfunctions.
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The Reason The Kennedys Couldn't Stand Fidel Castro
The reason the Kennedys couldn't stand Fidel Castro concerns a failed plan to remove Cuba's leader from power.
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The True Story Of The Man Who Served 11 American Presidents
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman witnessed decades of history unfold. One of the White House's longest-serving employees, he died in May from the coronavirus at age 91.
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Before The Queen's Gambit There Was Vera Menchik
Before The Queen's Gambit there was Vera Menchik, who was one of the best players in the world in the early 20th century and paved the way for women's chess.
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Did Ben Franklin's Famous Kite Experiment Actually Happen?
Did Franklin's kite experiment ever really happen? Or is it just another one of the myths we're raised to believe about our nation's Founding Fathers?
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The Untold Story Of The Women Who Discovered The Universe
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, several women were hired at Harvard Observatory to classify the universe. Today, they remain largely forgotten.
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The True Story Behind Little House On The Prairie
Many Americans remember Little House on the Prairie, but the true story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family is darker than what made it onto page and screen.
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History's Most Respected Geniuses That Turned Into Madmen
It was Aristoteles who said, "There is no genius without having a touch of madness." These are history's most respected geniuses that turned into madmen.
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When Was The Bicycle First Invented?
Bicycles enjoy many variations today, but all stem from one invention dating back over 200 years in Germany: the Draisienne, built in 1817 by Karl von Drais.
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The True History Of The Horseshoe
Horseshoes were invented to protect horse hooves from the elements, as horses became domesticated, working more, carrying heavier loads, and running faster.
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This Is What Queen's We Will Rock You And We Are The Champions Have In Common
Queen's "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" were both written to involve the audience and to explore the limits of participatory arena rock.
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Why The Canadian Mounties Have Red Coats
The red serge or coat of the Canadian Mounties was chosen to resemble the redcoats worn by the British Army and to distinguish the Canadian force from the U.S.
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This Is What Really Caused The Crusades
What really caused the Crusades? Beginning in the year 1095, the Crusades had a lot to do with apocalypse fever and how we calculate time.
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How The Vanderbilt Family Lost Their Entire Fortune
The Vanderbilts were once the richest family on the planet, but their decline was rapid. Here's how the Vanderbilt family lost their entire fortune.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Mountain Man In The 1800s
Tough. Determined. Adventurous. These are some of the words used to describe the mountain men. Here's what it was really like being a mountain man in the 1800s.
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A Look At The Myth About Medieval Spices
When most people try recreating medieval cuisine, they use spices, but spices were not as common as you think. Here's a look at the myth about medieval spices.
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What It Was Really Like To Be A Court Jester
The historical position of court jester was about much more than just being a goofball. Here's what it was really like to be a court jester.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Georgia's Only Queen
Tamar of Georgia is the only person in Georgia's history to have held the title of king and queen. Under her, Georgia expanded and art and literature exploded.
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A Look At The Smallest Children's Book Inside The Library Of Congress
One artifact is the former Guinness World Record holder for the smallest children's book in the world -- it's also the smallest printed book in the world.
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The Legend Of The Hawaiian Menehune Explained
While no evidence exists that the Menehune actually lived in the Hawaiian Islands' dense forests and remote valleys, the mythology tells a different story.
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The Reason The Kennedys Couldn't Stand J. Edgar Hoover
Robert Kennedy had a contentious relationship with Hoover. RFK, wanting to protect his brother John, barred the FBI chief from direct access to the President.
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