History
History and traditions of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every March 17th, is a beloved holiday around the world. The day is filled with lively…
It’s all just history repeating itself
Being popular and receiving media attention can be necessary for winning a reelection. The past decade has left me asking,…
The life and death of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan was known for his military prowess and brutality, but also for his strategic and innovative tactics. A look…
why do americans love their flag so much
The stars and stripes have had many iterations since our country’s founding. But why do Americans love their flag so…
Thanksgiving – a short history of the origins and traditions
Thanksgiving Day is a time to be thankful for friends and family. It’s a time to reflect on everything that’s…
Cannibalized Neanderthals found in Spain
In 1994, deep in the El Sidron cave system in northern Spain, the bodies of 13 cannibalized Neanderthals were found….
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day in America?
What does Veterans Day mean to you? How and why do we celebrate it? It’s fun getting a little bit…
The Strange and Unusual Origins of 7 Nursery Rhymes
As someone who’s always been interested in history, I find the origins of nursery rhymes really intriguing. Even though they…
The history of the Metric System in America
Is America going metric? The history of the metric system and why America has been reluctant to adopt it.
16 Odd History Facts you probably didn’t know
Humans are weird. This has always been a fact but, for the last few thousand years, it has been well…