Alabama: 15 Essential Facts About the Yellowhammer State
Alabama’s essential guide: statehood, history, geography, symbols, culture, and 15 facts that make the Yellowhammer State unforgettable.
Category History
American history, world history, biographies, historical oddities, decade roundups.
North Dakota: 15 Essential Facts About the Peace Garden State
North Dakota’s essential guide: statehood, history, symbols, geography, culture, and 15 facts that make the Peace Garden State unforgettable.
The 25 Greatest Moments in American History
American history does not advance in a straight line. It makes enormous promises, falls short of them, is called to account, and tries again. It expands, contends with itself, and every so often pauses long enough to build something extraordinary.…
9 Inventions That Changed America Without Getting Much Credit
Some inventions get monuments. Some get movies. Some get a polite mention in a fourth-grade textbook next to a drawing of Benjamin Franklin holding a kite like he was asking for it. And some inventions quietly rebuild the country while…
The Midnight Rider’s Secret Life: 10 Surprising Twists About Paul Revere
Embark on a journey through the lesser-known chapters of Paul Revere’s life in our latest “Listoric” exploration. While his midnight ride remains a cornerstone of American folklore, there is so much more to this Revolutionary hero than lanterns and horseback…
8 Beautiful West Virginia Places to Visit
West Virginia combines the perfect combination of breathtaking, panoramic views, deeply-rooted heritage, and historical significance. Almost anywhere you visit, West Virginia will encompass all these elements. We've narrowed them down to 9 Beautiful West Virginia Places to Visit.
12 Oregon Ghost Towns
Once known as the Wool Capital of the World, Shaniko finds itself on many of the must-see lists of Oregon Ghost Towns.
5 THINGS WISCONSIN IS KNOWN FOR (other than cheese)
Well-known for its dairy products, especially cheese, the state, and its culture are unique in many other ways. Keep reading to learn 5 Things Wisconsin is Known for (other than cheese).
5 Backward Ways to Use Words
When it comes to backward language, you might be surprised by how many ways we can play with words and phrases. Take these 5 Backward Ways to Use Words, for instance.
7 Intriguing Stories About Winnie-the-Pooh
Stephen Slesinger presented the first color version of Winnie-the-Pooh wearing a red shirt in 1932. However, E. H. Shepard...