On July 11, 1804, former secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton met Vice President Aaron Burr … The Fateful Burr-Hamilton Duel of 1804Read more
American History
Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart Died
It’s been a mystery that has confounded history enthusiasts for years. What happened to Amelia Earhart? … Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart DiedRead more
Who was the Founding Father Roger Sherman?
Roger Sherman was a lawyer and statesman during colonial America. He is the only person to … Who was the Founding Father Roger Sherman?Read more
Why we Celebrate the Fourth of July
Today in the United States, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th, and the day is … Why we Celebrate the Fourth of JulyRead more
Jim Bridger’s Lingering Presence
Jim Bridger was the original western mountain man to the fullest. His proprioceptive abilities in navigating … Jim Bridger’s Lingering PresenceRead more
32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will Understand
Usually, on this site, we post some pretty serious things: biographies, theories, archaeological news, and answers … 32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will UnderstandRead more
Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual Stones
“Ideology, expressed in material form and through aspects of public rituals and public ceremonial structures, played … Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual StonesRead more
The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram Revels
The first African American to serve on the U.S. Congress was Hiram Rhodes Revels. He was … The First African American to Serve on the Senate, Hiram RevelsRead more
Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as President
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the … Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as PresidentRead more
Vice Presidents That Became Presidents
Since George Washington first became president in 1789, we have had 44 different presidents, 14 of … Vice Presidents That Became PresidentsRead more