4 Unusual Ancient Medical Techniques
The human body still holds many mysteries, but most people feel fairly secure that when they aren’t feeling quite up to par, they can visit... Read More
Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. was a nonviolent activist for civil rights. He successfully protested against racial discrimination in both state and federal laws. He was... Read More
A Look Into The Future Past: 4 Failed Predictions From The Past
Throughout history, many men have made all kinds of predictions about the future from plausible to fantastical. Unfortunately, the ability to accurately predict the future... Read More
History of Champagne
Most people only know a few facts about champagne, such as that it is bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for most celebrations. They might also know... Read More
History of the Rockettes
The precision dance company, The Rockettes, perform out of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Each Christmas season for 77 years, the Rockettes... Read More
How The Turkey Got The Presidential Pardon
The presidential turkey pardon has a mysterious and intriguing history. It is believed that presidents as far back as the 19th Century used to be... Read More
5 Historical Figures Who Were Kicked Out Of School
Making history doesn’t necessarily mean playing by the rules. Some of our most cherished figures in history were rabble rouse-rs, misfits, and school drop outs.... Read More
The First Women to Win a Nobel Prize
Nobel prizes cover fields including Chemistry, Medicine/Physiology, Peace, Economics, Physics, and Literature. The awards for each field, except for Economics, are distributed by the Royal... Read More
How Abyssinia Became Ethiopia
Ethiopia, historically known as Abyssinia derived its name from Greek world Ethiopia. In 1889, Italians entered Eritrea via the coast of the red sea and... Read More
Top 5, Allegedly, Mad Matriarchs
We learned from an early age that Queens could be wicked, diabolical, and in some cases mentally challenged. From fairy tales told in our youth,... Read More