Murderer from the Mayflower
In 1620, the Mayflower embarked on a famous voyage from Plymouth, England, to the New World, carrying a group of English Separatists known as the Pilgrims. It was these people that established the fir...
25 Jan 20246min
Nine Capitals of the United States
Perhaps you have visited the United States capital of Washington D.C. and marveled at its architecture, which includes such staples as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, BUT...
23 Jan 20246min
The Woman Called "Moses"
Harriet Tubman likened to the biblical character Moses, is known throughout history for leading more than 300 slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. But did you know that during the Civil W...
18 Jan 20246min
Our (Maybe) Gay President
Historians to this day cannot agree as to whether the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan, was gay. But did you know that the former president's bond with his lifelong roommate William...
16 Jan 20247min
Alcohol Fuels an American Sport
Today, the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, more commonly known as NASCAR, is a multi-billion dollar industry cloaked in a family-friendly image. But did you know that when it started, i...
11 Jan 20246min
Stealing Charlie Chaplin's Body
Charlie Chaplin needs no introduction. The man wrote, starred in, directed, produced, and scored all of his nearly 100 movies. But did you know his most thrilling story did not happen on the silver sc...
9 Jan 20246min
Wealthiest Person in History
THE FIRST EPISODES Sure, History has its Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musks, but even they pale in comparison to some other wealthy people to have walked this earth. Did you know that the wealthie...
4 Jan 20247min
Reversing the Chicago River
THE FIRST EPISODES The Chicago River originally flowed into Lake Michigan, carrying with it the city's sewage and industrial waste. This posed a serious public health risk as the city's drinking water...
2 Jan 20246min
