Questionable Things About Gerald Ford's Presidency
Most know the 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford as Richard Nixon's successor. Here are some questionable things to happen after he took his place.
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The Completely Unexpected Pallbearers At Ulysses S. Grant's Funeral
The funeral ceremonies for national leadership can often say as much about a country as about the individual being remembered for their service.
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The Shady History Of The Cursed Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Some believe the abandoned Shawnee amusement on a Native American burial ground is haunted. Because of its shady history, many say it's cursed.
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President Zachary Taylor's Final Words Before His Death
President Zachary Taylor met an untimely death due to cholera (or perhaps other causes). These were Taylor's final words before passing away.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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James Madison's 200-Year-Old Flute Now Shares A Unique Connection To Lizzo
Music is often described as the universal language, which speaks when words are insufficient. Music can span centuries, as Lizzo recently demonstrated.
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What Entertainment In The Wild West Was Really Like
The Wild West is full of lore, steeped in fact yet outlandishly overblown. Let's look at how folks in the Wild West cut loose and enjoyed their time.
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What Being A Kid In The Wild West Was Really Like
The idea of childhood today is far different from what it was like during the time of the Old West, a time in which frontier families were often on the move.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents, According To Historians
The 2021 C-SPAN survey ranked all former presidents in several areas. Here are the six best and six worst presidents of the United States, according to C-SPAN.
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What People In The Wild West Did For Work
While Hollywood gets some of the American West correct, it also glamorizes it. Here's a bit of truth about what it was like to live and work in the Wild West.
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The Tragic Childhood Of President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, for which he was forced to resign, but this is his lesser-known tragic childhood.
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Questionable Things About Richard Nixon's Presidency
Richard Nixon was one of the most controversial presidents in United States history. These are some questionable things about Richard Nixon's presidency.
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President Biden's Message To King Charles Conveyed American Admiration Of The Queen
World leaders can have a unique bond with one another, as individuals whose daily challenges cannot be imagined by the ordinary citizens they govern.
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Queen Elizabeth Only Invited One US President To Meet With Her After He Left Office
Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 after 70 years on the throne. During her time she met 13 presidents, but only one after he had left the White House.
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What We Know About The Monstrous Vehicle Joe Biden Might Be Taking To The Queen's Funeral
When Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, it set into motion Operation London Bridge — a series of protocols to be followed in the event of her death.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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The Only American President Queen Elizabeth Never Met During Her Reign
Heads of state often interact with one another, often in person, both formally and informally. For Queen Elizabeth, one American president was the exception.
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Questionable Things About Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency
For as impactful a leader as Dwight D. Eisenhower was, there were certainly controversial aspects to his presidency.
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The Sad Reason The University Of Alabama Expelled Its First Black Student In 1956
The University of Alabama expelled its first black student in 1956, and the reasons are extremely sad. Here's why the student was expelled.
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Mikhail Gorbachev Didn't Mince Words When It Came To His Opinion Of Donald Trump
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, had choice words when it came to his opinion of one of former President Donald Trump's policies.
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Malcolm X's Final Words Before Being Murdered
Malcom X was assassinated in front of a crowd while giving a speech. These are believed to be the final words he ever spoke before his death.
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Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
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Rosa Parks' Brutally Honest Words On Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court Nomination
There is perhaps no civil rights hero more revered and more universally adored than one — Rosa Parks — and she spoke out against Clarence Thomas back in 1991.
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Gregory Peck's Relationship With President Lyndon Johnson Almost Landed Him A Distinguished Job
Gregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
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One Ambitious Doctor Tried Bringing George Washington's Dead Body Back To Life
When President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
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