An accomplished journalist and orator, German born Carl Christian Schurz became the first elected member of … Carl Schurz: Avid Nineteenth Century German-American PoliticianRead more
European History
A Danish Archaeologist Has Discovered How the Vikings Really Fought
According to Danish archaeologist Rolf Warming, our preconceived notions about how Vikings really behaved in combat … A Danish Archaeologist Has Discovered How the Vikings Really FoughtRead more
That One Time The Pope Banned Cats And It Caused The Black Plague
Before you accuse me of clickbait, hear me out. The Black Plague did happen. It’s believed … That One Time The Pope Banned Cats And It Caused The Black PlagueRead more
On This Day, January 19th
1. 1993: Fleetwood Mac reunite to play at Clinton’s first inaugural gala It was on this … On This Day, January 19thRead more
On This Day, January 18th
1. 1778: The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by English explorer It was on this date in … On This Day, January 18thRead more
On This Day, January 10th
1. 1863: World’s first subway system opened The first urban underground railway in history began operations … On This Day, January 10thRead more
On This Day, January 4th
1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers It was on this … On This Day, January 4thRead more
On This Day, December 29th
1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more
On This Day, December 28th
1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more
On This Day, December 27th
1. 1932: The doors open at the Radio City Music Hall It was on this date … On This Day, December 27thRead more