statue of liberty at sunset
statue of liberty at sunset
American Myth-story

23 American History Facts Everyone Gets Wrong

Passed on for generations, yet utterly untrue.

Spanish flu medical men wearing masks outside
Spanish flu medical men wearing masks outside
Historical Perspective

How Coronavirus Compares to Other Pandemics

Discover some valuable historical context.

titanic historical photo, amazing coincidences
titanic historical photo, amazing coincidences
Titanic Treasures

13 Shocking Things Found in the Titanic Wreckage

A glimpse into those aboard the ill-fated ship.

After signing up to vote, the mid adult woman points proudly at her "I Voted " sticker. There is still a long line of people waiting to sign in.
After signing up to vote, the mid adult woman points proudly at her "I Voted " sticker. There is still a long line of people waiting to sign in.
Women's History

20 Things Women Couldn't Do Until Recently

Until 1988, women couldn't get a business loan.

Women's March
Women's March
Wonder Women

Achievements by Women in the Last 50 Years

How women defined the last half-century.

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man reads in amazement at an old book about adventures, imagination and literature.
Leap Yearly Beloved

Leap Year Traditions You Didn't Know Existed

These are the world's quirkiest leap year customs.

White House
White House
Who's Next?

13 Amazing Presidential Succession Facts

The history behind transitions of presidential power.

30 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About U.S. Presidents
30 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About U.S. Presidents
Not so inconvenient truths

30 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About U.S. Presidents

George Washington's hair wasn't really a white wig.

portrait of frederick douglass
portrait of frederick douglass
History Lesson

Why Is Black History Month in February?

It's all about two very important birthdays.

Aretha Franklin in Concert in the 1970s Cost of a Big Date
Aretha Franklin in Concert in the 1970s Cost of a Big Date
Notable Names

The Biggest African American Achievements

From Hattie McDaniel to Condoleezza Rice.