american history

The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

Captain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 31, 2017

The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

Captain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler.

By Wyatt Redd • December 31, 2017

How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

No one can argue Jumbo the Elephant's larger-than-life stature both as an animal and as a legendary performer.

By William DeLong • Dec 29, 2017

How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

No one can argue Jumbo the Elephant's larger-than-life stature both as an animal and as a legendary performer.

By William DeLong • December 29, 2017

The History Of M&M’s Isn’t As Sweet As You Think It Is

The true story of the history of M&M's sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of M&M’s Isn’t As Sweet As You Think It Is

The true story of the history of M&M's sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

Inside The 5 Secret Societies That Some Say Run The World

For years, "secret societies" have caused controversy, conspiracy, and intrigue amongst those who stand on the outside looking in.

By Katie Serena • Dec 19, 2017

Inside The 5 Secret Societies That Some Say Run The World

For years, "secret societies" have caused controversy, conspiracy, and intrigue amongst those who stand on the outside looking in.

By Katie Serena • December 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 19, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 19, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • December 19, 2017

The Astonishing Story Of Camp Century, The U.S. Military Base In Greenland That Was A Cover For A Nuclear Project

Built into an ice sheet in Greenland in 1959, Camp Century was described as a scientific research facility, but it was actually constructed as part of the top-secret Project Iceworm to test whether it was feasible to hide nuclear weapons under the ice.

By William DeLong • Dec 19, 2017

The Astonishing Story Of Camp Century, The U.S. Military Base In Greenland That Was A Cover For A Nuclear Project

Built into an ice sheet in Greenland in 1959, Camp Century was described as a scientific research facility, but it was actually constructed as part of the top-secret Project Iceworm to test whether it was feasible to hide nuclear weapons under the ice.

By William DeLong • December 19, 2017

How A Bored Reporter Thought Up One Of The Greatest Literary Hoaxes Of All Time

The idea for "Naked Came the Stranger" came from Mike McGrady's disappointment with the current state of literature in America.

By Katie Serena • Dec 15, 2017

How A Bored Reporter Thought Up One Of The Greatest Literary Hoaxes Of All Time

The idea for "Naked Came the Stranger" came from Mike McGrady's disappointment with the current state of literature in America.

By Katie Serena • December 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • Dec 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • December 15, 2017

He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

This doctor's experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 15, 2017

He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

This doctor's experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it.

By All That's Interesting • December 15, 2017