The UN Headquarters Was Almost Built in Connecticut
UN’s rejected headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut, reveals a fascinating tale of how local resistance prevented a diplomatic metropolis from forever changing suburbia.
The Greatest Last Stand You’ve Never Heard Of
Pitted against 10,000 Afghan warriors, 21 Sikh soldiers fought to the death in history’s most epic forgotten last stand.
Betsy Ross Likely Didn’t Create the First American Flag
Surprising new evidence challenges the beloved tale of Betsy Ross creating America’s first flag, uncovering a different story of its origins.
Amistad’s Fight for Freedom: The Slave Revolt That Shook America
Kidnapped Africans aboard La Amistad sparked a historic rebellion and landmark Supreme Court case that challenged America’s moral compass.
A Real Eagle Named Peter Was Once on US Coins
From the courtyard of the Philadelphia Mint came Peter, a living eagle whose likeness would grace millions of American coins.
Andrew Jackson’S Parrot Was Removed From His Funeral for Cursing
How did Andrew Jackson’s foul-mouthed parrot cause chaos at the president’s funeral, forcing stunned mourners to remove the bird?
Two Visionaries Who Changed Breakfast Forever
Once fierce rivals, John Harvey Kellogg and C.W. Post ignited a breakfast revolution that forever changed how Americans start their day.
The Smallest Naval Battle: One Lake, Two Countries, Big Drama
From the tranquil waters of Lake Malawi emerged an unlikely naval confrontation that turned two peaceful neighbors into determined rivals.
The Real Bond Villain Feud: The Spy Drama Ian Fleming Drew From
Glimpse the true Cold War spies and dangerous double agents who inspired Ian Fleming’s most notorious James Bond villains.
The Explosive Name Behind the Molotov Cocktail
You won’t believe how Finland’s dark wartime humor turned a Soviet diplomat’s name into history’s most infamous incendiary weapon.