Last time on History’s Nutcases, we covered boy-emperor of Rome, Elagabalus, whose hot temper, sexual preferences, and … History’s Nutcases: John MyttonRead more
The Mask of Pan: Mystery Solved
“Now that the whole gate has been exposed, we not only have better information for dating … The Mask of Pan: Mystery SolvedRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)
Last time on Unsolved Archaeology, we introduced the Moai of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, and talked … Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)Read more
The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With Spoons
“This discovery is a heartwarming witness to the victory of hope over desperation.” – Jon Seligman, … The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With SpoonsRead more
Jack the Ripper: Terror of Whitechapel
In the swirling, dark fog of factory smoke and London rain, a serial killer legend was … Jack the Ripper: Terror of WhitechapelRead more
The Olive Branch Petition: A History Altering Document
During the Second Continental Congress meeting, a petition called the “Olive Branch Petition” was drafted. The … The Olive Branch Petition: A History Altering DocumentRead more
The Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement
LONDON, 1998 – Renovators were working on turning Benjamin Franklin’s ambassadorial abode in London into a … The Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s BasementRead more
The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)
Terms like “mass culture” and “consumer society,” help define the United States population during the 1920’s. … The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)Read more
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross is best known for creating the first American flag depicting stars and stripes. … Betsy Ross and the First American FlagRead more
History of the Fourth of July
Despite the Fourth of July only being a federal holiday since 1941, this special holiday dates … History of the Fourth of JulyRead more