Last time, on History’s Badasses, we talked about the woman who founded the Red Cross: Clara Barton. This … History’s Badasses: Oda NobunagaRead more
The Controversial Founding Father Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine is perhaps best remembered for his influential pamphlets written at the start of the … The Controversial Founding Father Thomas PaineRead more
Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles Experts
ZHENGZHOU, HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA – Archaeologists working just west of the Yellow River discovered a mysterious … Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles ExpertsRead more
A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
On April 18, 1906, disaster struck Northern California at 5:12 a.m. when a huge earthquake hit. … A Brief Look at the Disastrous San Francisco Earthquake of 1906Read more
How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a military … How the Baron von Steuben Fixed the Continental Army at Valley ForgeRead more
Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?
“Last Tuesday they called me to announce the big discovery of a colossus of a king, … Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?Read more
What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?
We hear about it all the time. It was a pivotal point in European history, paving … What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?Read more
The Human Imprint on the Shifting Sahara Desert
In a quest to understand global climate change and how the human race plays a part … The Human Imprint on the Shifting Sahara DesertRead more
Flower Pot Turns Out to be Roman Sarcophagus
OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND – In a twist of events, an antiques expert visiting Blenheim Palace realized that … Flower Pot Turns Out to be Roman SarcophagusRead more
Famous Firsts for Women in Political History
Women have played a significant role in American political history. By the time the 19th Amendment … Famous Firsts for Women in Political HistoryRead more