5 Things About Miss Rosa Parks
Considered an iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement, the actions of Rosa Parks on December 1, 1955 live on, long after her October 24,... Read More
The First Winter Olympics Of 1924
The first Winter Olympics took place January 25, 1924 in the French Alps, at Chamonix. The International Olympic Committee officially dubbed the games “International Sports... Read More
How The Frisbee Came To Be
The Frisbee originated in Connecticut, with students from nearby colleges yelling “Frisbie!” as they tossed a Frisbie Baking Company tin pie plate to each other.... Read More
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. A “driving force” of the March on Washington, the Montgomery... Read More
The First U.S. Presidential Election
The procedure for electing the President of the United States today differs considerably from the process of electing the first President of the United States.... Read More
Arrival Of The Mayflower At Plymouth Harbor
Many people know that the Mayflower docked at Plymouth Harbor on December 18, 1620. However, a series of setbacks changed several aspects of the original... Read More
How Santa Claus Evolved Over The Centuries
Nearly everyone knows that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. However, throughout history, different countries and cultures recognized Santa by a variety of names, depicting... Read More
The Enron Bankruptcy Case
Once the seventh largest company in the U.S., Enron gained the trust of investors and employees. The company rose through the ranks as an energy-producing... Read More
Black Friday History And Activities
For millions of people, Black Friday is that one time of the year to embark on some serious Christmas shopping even before the Thanksgiving leftovers... Read More
Where Did The Nazis Flee To?
Archives that have opened up recently explain how Nazis made their way to South American countries. History explains that Nazis were trying to escape from... Read More