General History

Here’s a candid look at 19 vice presidents whose tenures were marred by scandal, incompetence, or sheer irrelevance.…

By Jasmine Hughes · Jan 25

Some heroes are carved into the annals of history—others, into the mythos of culture. While they may never…

By Jasmine Hughes · Jan 23

The Siege of Damascus in 1148 marked a turning point in the Second Crusade. What should have been…

By Aria Moore · Jan 21

For decades—sometimes centuries—these historical puzzles left scholars and amateur sleuths scratching their heads. But thanks to modern science,…

By Jasmine Hughes · Jan 20

Ever wondered where you’d be safest if the unthinkable happened? Nuclear disasters, whether from war or accidents, create…

By Aria Moore · Jan 20

Explore 23 commonly misunderstood ‘facts’ about American history that differ from what you may have been taught in…

By Ella Brown · Jan 19

Explore the pivotal events and daily experiences of life in Nazi Germany, from Hitler’s rise to power in…

By Ella Brown · Jan 19

The First World War, often remembered for its epic battles and shifting alliances, is also a conflict shrouded…

By Ella Brown · Jan 18

Empress Elisabeth of Austria—affectionately known as Sisi—was a woman of extraordinary beauty, intellect, and spirit. Yet, behind the…

By Jasmine Hughes · Jan 18