Spectators Brought Picnics to Watch the First Major Civil War Battle
Socialites treating war like entertainment learned a horrifying lesson when their picnic view of Bull Run turned into scenes of carnage.
Oregon Trail Wagon Ruts Are Still Visible Today
Nearly 200 years later, deep wagon ruts from America’s westward expansion still scar Wyoming’s rugged landscape, telling stories of pioneer determination.
Paul Revere’s Famous Ride Didn’t Include Shouting Warnings
You won’t believe how Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride really happened – and why the popular story got it all wrong.
Rio De Janeiro Once Served as Portugal’S Capital
When Portugal’s royal family fled Napoleon’s invasion, they made Rio de Janeiro their capital, forever changing Brazil’s destiny.
The First White House Christmas Tree Was Sneaked in by Teddy Roosevelt’s Son
Learn how young Archie Roosevelt defied his father’s Christmas tree ban and sparked a White House holiday tradition that changed everything.
Pennsylvania Is Spelled With One “N” on the Liberty Bell
Misspelled or historically accurate? The Liberty Bell’s curious spelling of “Pensylvania” reveals a fascinating glimpse into America’s linguistic past.
The Siege of Castle Itter: The Day American and German Soldiers Fought Together
German soldiers and American GIs unite in history’s strangest battle to protect French VIPs from ruthless SS forces.