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
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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
Who was Mary of Modena?
Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more
2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning Secrets
LAVAU, FRANCE – two years ago, a small village in eastern France became famous when archaeologists … 2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning SecretsRead 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
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
What was the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact?
The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact was signed on August 23, 1939, just before World War II, by … What was the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact?Read more
The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia Romanova
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia was Tsar Nicholas II’s youngest daughter. Tsar Nicholas was … The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia RomanovaRead more