A Lovely History of Love Customs
Before flowers, chocolates, and paper cards, here’s how people through history showed off their love.
Tag: History
Make Yourself a Plate at Uncle John’s Backyard Barbecue
Here’s why your hot dog and Caprese salad consumption goes up so much during the summertime.
History’s Myth-Stories: The American Revolution
Dispelling myths and filling in the whole story on some of the best-known facts and stories surrounding the American Revolution.
The Wild and Wacky World of Tariffs
Tariffs are nothing new. Here’s a look at the history of tariffs, and how they’ve been used as economic tools ad loopholes.
In Retrospect, These Popes Probably Weren’t the Best Popes
You know there’s a new pope, but did you know about these quirky popes from centuries ago?
Peeps, Crème Eggs, and Chocolate Bunnies: Where Easter Candy Comes From
Every wonder why we eat marshmallow rabbits, pretend eggs, and chocolate bunnies at Easter? Here the origins of those seasonal treats.
Great and Impactful Black Authors You Might Not Know About
In honor of Black History Month, here are some overlooked and under-heralded African-American writers and authors.
The How and Why of Inauguration Day Traditions
Here are the origins of the most storied events and traditions that happen every Inauguration Day.
The Origin of Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, let’s look at how and why we set aside November 11 each year.
Every Vote Counts: The Closest and Weirdest Elections Ever
Sometimes when the people have spoken, their voice wasn’t quite clear enough — resulting in the tightest elections possible.
5 Notable Hispanic-American Inventors to Celebrate This Hispanic Heritage Month
By Brian Boone September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a way to honor and elevate the contributions of U.S. citizens and residents with a Hispanic or Latin American background. Here then are some Hispanic and Latine inventors and scientists who changed the world with their creations and developments. ALEJANDRO ZAFFARONI […]
The Wildest Quotes from Oscar Wilde
For LGBT Pride Month, we’ve collected a round-up of icon Oscar Wilde’s wittiest quotes.
Unique Flags for Flag Day
June 14 is Flag Day in the U.S., but we’re using it to round up unique flags from around the world, past and present.
From Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss: A History of Graduation Traditions
If you got a copy of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go! for your graduation, or wondered why you had to wear that silly cap, this post is for you.
History’s Most Overlooked Women
Here are some women who changed the world, but hardly anybody knows what they did or how they did it.
African-Americans You Should Know About (But Maybe Don’t)
To commemorate Black History Month, here’s a list of notable figures often overlooked by history books.
Happy Hanukkah: Here’s How and Why to Celebrate
Let’s delve into the history behind some of the most beloved and important traditions associated with Hanukkah, both celebratory and solemn.
33 1/3 Facts a Minute: A Spin Through the History of Vinyl Records
Groove to the music while reading these facts about the long and rockin’ history of stacks of wax—otherwise known as vinyl records.
