Most people know him as the white wizard Saruman from The Lord of the Rings, or as … History’s Badasses: Christopher LeeRead more
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The History of Film (Part 2)
Yesterday we talked about the beginning of one of the biggest industries in the world. Today, … The History of Film (Part 2)Read more
Kitty Wells Performs Her Controversial 1952 Hit Song At The Grand Ole Opry! (VIDEO)
If you just ask my Uncle Burl, the first classic country queen isn’t Patsy Cline or … Kitty Wells Performs Her Controversial 1952 Hit Song At The Grand Ole Opry! (VIDEO)Read more
The History of Film Part 1
The first film camera to be patented was by Louis Le Prince in 1888. It wasn’t … The History of Film Part 1Read more
Rare 13th Century Chess Piece Discovered in England
During an excavation of the backyard of Wallingford Museum, a small carving was uncovered. At first, … Rare 13th Century Chess Piece Discovered in EnglandRead more
The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 2/4)
This is the second of a four part series on the history of vaccines. In the … The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 2/4)Read more
History’s Nutcases: Caligula
History is full of interesting anecdotes. A lot of those stories come from the insane, off-the-wall … History’s Nutcases: CaligulaRead more
The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 1/4)
Part 1 of a 4 part series: Early steps in the US, and the first smallpox … The History of Vaccines and Immunizations (part 1/4)Read more
5 Women in History Who Totally Misbehaved
“Well behaved women seldom make history.” History is full to the brim of women who fought … 5 Women in History Who Totally MisbehavedRead more
Bizarre Stories From European History (Part 2)
Welcome back to the weirdest stories from European history, plucked from textbooks and memoirs and great … Bizarre Stories From European History (Part 2)Read more