History

History of 4th of July
History of 4th of July
History of 4th of July
I'm not a history buff by any means, but I like knowing the history behind things we just take as commonplace. That's when I turn to one of my favorite YouTube channels, Crash Course
Hindenburg Solved?
Hindenburg Solved?
Hindenburg Solved?
History buffs of all ages know the story of the Hindenburg, the German airship that blew up upon landing in New Jersey.  Now a British documentary claims to have solved the mystery once and for all of what caused the disaster.  Read about it here...
This Day in History – February 15th
This Day in History – February 15th
This Day in History – February 15th
1879- President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. 1933- President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped an attempt on his life in Miami, when shots fired at him by an assailant Giuseppe Zangara missed...
10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas
10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas
10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas
Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.