John Hancock was a widely popular and famed politician from Massachusetts. Signer of the Declaration of … John Hancock: Famed Revolutionary PoliticianRead more
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Battles That Made History: The 300 at Thermopylae
In 480 BC, during what is called the Second Greco-Persian War, King Xerxes of Persia sent … Battles That Made History: The 300 at ThermopylaeRead more
What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?
“These paintings are unique. This style cannot be found anywhere in Africa.” Abdisalam Shabelleh, site manager … What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?Read more
The Original United States Constitution: The Articles of Confederation
“To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed … The Original United States Constitution: The Articles of ConfederationRead more
How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic Glass
NANGGU, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Archaeologists from Australia and New Zealand working on a Pacific site have … How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic GlassRead more
World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In Beer
A tablet made around 3100 to 3000 BC is the world’s oldest paycheck. It’s over 5,000 … World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In BeerRead more
History’s Badasses: Agustina of Aragon
Last week on History’s Badasses, we talked about Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper … History’s Badasses: Agustina of AragonRead more
The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]
History is forged in the fires of war and creativity. Throughout humanity’s timeline, there have been … The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]Read more
Gouverneur Morris: “Penman of the Constitution”
Gouverneur Morris, American Founding Father and “Penman of the Constitution”, was apart of the committee that … Gouverneur Morris: “Penman of the Constitution”Read more
The Disastrous Burning of Washington in 1814
The War of 1812 began on June 18, 1812 when President James Madison declared war on … The Disastrous Burning of Washington in 1814Read more