History

Museums generally have a reputation for being stuffy and, quite frankly, a little boring. You might imagine that the people who work there are also quiet, reserved and not very exciting or entertaining. Well, apparently, we all could not be more wrong in our assessment of museums and museum staffers. Case in point: Museum curators...

If someone tells you to take something with a “grain of salt,” you should be skeptical about what you’ve heard, as your source may be unreliable. A grain of salt is tiny. It is also a reflection of not putting too much belief in something that has already proven itself worthy of reservation. But where...

For better or worse, 2020 has been one wild ride. The protests throughout the spring and early summer that have taken place around the world have left an indelible impression on our psyche. Everything is changing around us. We’re living history, as these impactful tweets show. Check out some of the most moving images and videos...

When it comes to American history, few artifacts generate as many questions as the Liberty Bell. Housed in Philadelphia, the bell famously features a crack that has caused many to wonder about its origin over the years. The Liberty Bell was first introduced in 1751, but it actually was called the State House Bell. Created...

If you’re someone who enjoys reading, watching, or just learning about the creepy underbelly of this wacky world we live in, chances are you’re always on the lookout for something new you haven’t encountered before. I know that’s true for me, but I don’t know, y’all – some of these suggestions sound like they might...

When kids are in high school, they almost all think history class is the worst. One of the reasons for this, I’m sure, is that the worst teachers gravitate to that subject, but listen. If teachers taught the parts of history that are actually interesting, I’m convinced it would magically turn into everyone’s favorite subject....

NASA is taking “one giant leap for mankind” by honoring the first black woman engineer in its history. The organization is naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary W. Jackson, one of the “hidden figures” who helped the United States blast off into space decades ago. The move comes amidst a growing awareness and...

For the majority of American history, the electoral college system has worked just fine. Presidential elections have been uncontested or not all that close, so the popular vote and the electoral votes line up without hassle. There have been a few times, though, when the voice of the people has been changed by the electoral...