During the American Revolutionary War, the HMS Jersey, or “Hell” as many called it, was used … The HMS Jersey: Gruesome Revolutionary Prison ShipRead more
American History
Henry Knox: First American Secretary of War
General Henry Knox was a close friend of George Washington’s, and the first Secretary of War. … Henry Knox: First American Secretary of WarRead more
History’s Badasses: Hugh Glass
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered the woman known as the “Spanish Joan of Arc”: … History’s Badasses: Hugh GlassRead more
Historical Toilets Give Insight into Philadelphia’s Revolutionary History
While excavating the site of the future Revolutionary War museum in Philadelphia, archaeologists uncovered tens of … Historical Toilets Give Insight into Philadelphia’s Revolutionary HistoryRead more
The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy Ring
Culper Ring was a spy ring that General George Washington had ordered Major Benjamin Tallmadge to … The Successful Revolutionary Culper Spy RingRead more
Patrick Henry: “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!”
Patrick Henry, American Founding Father and first and sixth Governor of Virginia, is best known for … Patrick Henry: “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!”Read more
The Consequential Townshend Acts of 1767
The Townshend Acts were a series of acts that the British Parliament passed in 1767, with … The Consequential Townshend Acts of 1767Read more
The Construction Of The Remarkable Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is perhaps the most iconic part of San Francisco, California. Built … The Construction Of The Remarkable Golden Gate BridgeRead more
Historical Figures that May Have Survived Their Death
We’ve all heard the rumors about Elvis Presley’s death. We’ve heard about the sightings and many … Historical Figures that May Have Survived Their DeathRead more
John Hancock: Famed Revolutionary Politician
John Hancock was a widely popular and famed politician from Massachusetts. Signer of the Declaration of … John Hancock: Famed Revolutionary PoliticianRead more