The Taiping Rebellion: Led by Jesus’ Self-Proclaimed Brother
How did a failed scholar’s claim of being Jesus’ brother ignite China’s deadliest civil war and change the nation forever?
2 Bills Predate the United States
One of America’s founding laws wasn’t American at all – these 2 pre-independence bills sparked a revolution.
How Tolkien Accidentally Built a Mythology for England
Known for creating Middle-earth, Tolkien’s passion for languages unexpectedly birthed what would become England’s defining mythology.
A Secret Room Exists Behind Lincoln’s Head on Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore harbors an unfinished secret chamber behind Lincoln’s head, but its true purpose might surprise you.
The Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
Jealousy between two German brothers sparked a bitter rivalry that would forever change the future of athletic footwear.
Jefferson City Is the Only State Capital Named After a Vice President
Know why Missouri’s Jefferson City earned the unique distinction of being America’s only state capital named for a vice president?
George Washington’s Natural Hair Color Was Reddish
Knowing George Washington’s real hair color shatters the iconic white-haired image we’ve believed in for centuries.
NEbraska’S Postal Abbreviation Changed From NB to NE
The surprising reason Nebraska changed its postal code wasn’t about state pride – it was to avoid a confusing mix-up with Canada.
Ulysses S. Grant’s Name Wasn’t Actually Ulysses
You won’t believe the accidental paperwork mistake that gave America’s 18th president a completely different name than his birth certificate showed.
Suffragists Protested the Statue of Liberty
Glimpse how suffragists challenged Lady Liberty’s dedication in 1886, turning America’s symbol of freedom into a powerful protest.