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
American History
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
The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima Clark
Educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark played a significant part in gaining voting and … The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima ClarkRead more
History’s Badasses: Annie Oakley
“I ain’t afraid to love a man. I ain’t afraid to shoot him either.” – Annie … History’s Badasses: Annie OakleyRead more
The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley
It has been 40 years since the artist behind “One Love” passed on. His legacy, however, remains … The Life and Legacy of Bob MarleyRead more
13,000-Year-Old Arrowhead Discovered in Northampton
“This is just the very beginning of what will probably prove to be a very important … 13,000-Year-Old Arrowhead Discovered in NorthamptonRead more
Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s Day
The founder of Mother’s Day in the United States was Anna Jarvis. It became an official … Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s DayRead more
The Brutal, Horrific Story of Emmett Till’s Murder
After being accused of whistling at a white female grocery store cashier, Carolyn Bryant, the young … The Brutal, Horrific Story of Emmett Till’s MurderRead more
7 Victorian Foods You’d Probably Hate
The Victorian Era is pretty famous for being super weird. They had weird ideas about sex, … 7 Victorian Foods You’d Probably HateRead more