In the recent movie, Snowden, about the man by the same name, the head of CIA … The Stories From WW III Won’t Be Like These WW II MysteriesRead more
European History
Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century Bishop
While we don’t normally think of someone’s bathroom habits as valuable insight into their life, archaeologists … Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century BishopRead more
Victor Hugo’s Inspiration for Les Misérables: The June Rebellion of 1832
The June Rebellion, also known as the Paris Uprising of 1832, took place between June 5-6, … Victor Hugo’s Inspiration for Les Misérables: The June Rebellion of 1832Read 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