In the UK, and some parts of Europe and Asia, motorists drive on the left side … Here’s Why Some Countries Drive on the Left Side of the RoadRead more
American History
Archaeologists Find Aviary Built By Prehistoric Native Americans
CHACO CANYON, NEW MEXICO – research conducted on an ancient Native American site has revealed that … Archaeologists Find Aviary Built By Prehistoric Native AmericansRead more
Women’s Suffrage Leader Carrie Chapman Catt
Carrie Chapman Catt was a notable women’s suffragist. She campaigned heavily for the Nineteenth Amendment, which … Women’s Suffrage Leader Carrie Chapman CattRead more
The Controversial Founding Father Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine is perhaps best remembered for his influential pamphlets written at the start of the … The Controversial Founding Father Thomas PaineRead more
A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
On April 18, 1906, disaster struck Northern California at 5:12 a.m. when a huge earthquake hit. … A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906Read more
How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a military … How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley ForgeRead more
What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?
We hear about it all the time. It was a pivotal point in European history, paving … What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?Read more
Famous Firsts for Women in Political History
Women have played a significant role in American political history. By the time the 19th Amendment … Famous Firsts for Women in Political HistoryRead more
The First Woman to Serve in the U.S. House and Senate, Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith was the first woman to serve on both the United States House … The First Woman to Serve in the U.S. House and Senate, Margaret Chase SmithRead more
Famed Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe is best known for 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin that showed how … Famed Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher StoweRead more