The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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The Tragic Genocide Of Brazil's Indigenous Peoples
The killing of indigenous people in Brazil and the destruction of their homes and culture have been described by some as a full-blown genocide.
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Why Donald Trump Admires Putin So Much
Ever since the 2016 presidential election campaign season, Donald Trump's relationships with Russia and Vladimir Putin, have been part of his narrative.
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Inside The Utter-Van Ornum Massacre On The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was mostly peaceful. But sometimes violence broke out between settlers and Indigenous people, such as the deadly Utter-Van Ornum Massacre.
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The Only President To Be Arrested (So Far)
Ulysses S. Grant has gone down in history for many reasons: his decisive leadership of Union forces during the Civil War; his presidency. Also, speeding.
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What Would Happen If A Former US President Went To Jail?
Commanders-in-chief have been accused of committing specific crimes, and things have progressed as far as impeachment on four occasions in American history.
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Questionable Things About George W. Bush's Presidency
The George W. Bush years have become synonymous with a string of major emergencies from September 11th to Hurricane Katrina to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Inside John Quincy Adams' Unusual Skinny-Dipping Routine
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual skinny-dipping routine, going skinny-dipping every morning. This was Adams' skinny-dipping routine.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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This American President Had 15 Children, The Most Of Any So Far
Politicians are frequently judged on a wide array of factors, including their experience, their positions on crucial issues, and their family life.
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How Milk Sickness Arose On The Oregon Trail
The hardships of the Oregon Trail claimed the lives of several people who set foot on it. The two primary causes of death were accidents and disease.
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Countries With The Strictest Gun Laws
In America, gun ownership is a constitutional right. But other regions of the world have a different approach. Here are the ones with the strictest gun laws.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well.
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The Most Notable Train Robberies In The Wild West
The image of the train robbers jumping into cars and getting the goodies is undeniably exciting. These were the most notable train robberies in the Wild West.
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Presidents Who Hid Their Poor Health From The Public
Before the internet, presidents were able to hide a lot - including major illnesses. Here are presidents who hid their poor health from the public.
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Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
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The Quirkiest Hobbies And Habits Of American Presidents
It should come as no surprise that when many presidents found themselves with a little downtime, they often had unusual or quirky hobbies.
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This Alaska Saloon Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
The Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska, is said the be the most haunted places in the state, thanks to a few ghosts who notoriously roam the premises.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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What Happened When Washington D.C. Desegregated Public Pools In 1949
Throughout much of the 20th century, whenever Black Americans tried to go swimming in integrated public pools, white people violently targeted them.
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The Untold Truth About Madams In The Wild West
The madams who ruled during the 1800s and early 1900s were more than just sex workers. They were actually businesswomen who contributed to their communities.
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The Untold Truth Of Donald Trump's Space Force
President Trump outlined the U.S. Space Force project in an address in 2018, but he later said he wasn't serious. So why is the Space Force a real thing now?
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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How Much Does The Russian President Make In A Year?
Vladimir Putin is the well-known president of Russia, yet he maintains an air of mystery around him, including exactly how much he makes in a year?
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The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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The Real Reason John Adams Hated Alexander Hamilton
It's not all that unusual for people with similar endgames to disagree about the strategy to get there. Even really smart people. Even the Founding Fathers.
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