How Sandra Day O’Connor Beat the Odds, Ruled the Court, and Became the Most Powerful Woman in America
Discover how Sandra Day O’Connor overcame the odds to become the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice.
2023-12-02 05:45
13 Facts About Charlemagne, the First King of the Franks
Charlemagne built one of the greatest empires in world history, but less than a century after his death, it was gone.
2023-12-02 03:19
On December 1, 1955, a Bus Driver Had Rosa Parks Arrested—But It Wasn’t Their First Encounter
Rosa Parks changed the world on December 1, 1955, when she stood up for civil rights by sitting down. But who was the bus driver on the other side of history?
2023-12-02 02:45
10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s “Last Christmas”
Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.
2023-12-01 06:29
Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Neil Diamond’s ’Sweet Caroline’
Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.
2023-12-01 04:50
8 Illuminating Facts About the Vindolanda Tablets
The Vindolanda tablets tell us a lot about life in early Roman Britain.
2023-11-30 05:25
Why Are Red and Green the Colors of Christmas?
While there may be no definite consensus on how red and green became the official colors of Christmas, there are a few interesting explanations.
2023-11-30 00:59
19 Old Cold Weather Words to Get You Through Winter
There are only so many ways to say “it’s cold outside,” which is why it’s time to supplement your vocabulary with these vintage words and phrases related to winter.
2023-11-29 06:57
8 of History’s Greatest Charlatans
One scam was convincing enough to fool George Washington.
2023-11-28 21:19
The Underground Cheese Caves of Missouri
in the 1980s, Springfield was home to a subterranean labyrinth made up of cheese wheels.
2023-11-28 08:20
Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids?
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
2023-11-27 23:16
What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded?
The Guinness World Record holder for longest song ever is based on a 16th-century Indian poem.
2023-11-23 01:55