On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House. Here’s what happened, why the Confederacy lost, and why it still matters.
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DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong
Back in 1923, three men attempted to rob a Southern Pacific train that was traveling through … DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone WrongRead more
Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash & a Racist Panic
How Johnny Cash’s Italian-Irish first wife, Vivian Liberto, became the target of white supremacists in the 1960s South over a single courthouse photo.
Rare Footage of Thomas Edison Camping With Harvey Firestone
Thomas Edison is famous for creating numerous history-altering inventions, including the movie camera. In this … Rare Footage of Thomas Edison Camping With Harvey FirestoneRead more
What If We’d Been Right About Smoking in the 1960s?
A 1966 photo of a dad smoking over Italian sauce opens a bigger question: what if Americans had truly believed the dangers of smoking in the 1960s?
4 Chilling Military Experiments That You Never Knew About
Military experiments are hardly new information but as most are covered up, many of us don’t … 4 Chilling Military Experiments That You Never Knew AboutRead more
The Manson Family: A Closer Look At America’s Notorious Killers
One of the notorious cults in history, the Manson family were responsible for one of the … The Manson Family: A Closer Look At America’s Notorious KillersRead more
The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The Bicycle
The ambulance has taken many forms over the years. Everything from the simplest form of two … The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The BicycleRead more
The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692
The Salem Witch Trials were an infamous series of events occurring in early 1692. In Salem … The Infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692Read more
Before WWI & WWII: The Wars Men Nerded Out About
Before World War I and II, men obsessed over other wars. From Napoleon to the Civil War, see which conflicts inspired the same kind of nerdy fascination.