Connection to Confection: The Surprising History of Candy in Chicago
Certain cities in the United States have history baked into their very walls. Boston will always be known for...
James Cross
How the Chicken Tax Ended the Small Truck Industry
The Chicken Tax, a seemingly unrelated policy, had a profound impact on the automotive industry.
Family Artifacts of Paul Revere Found in a Boston Attic
In a Boston attic, a collection of artifacts linked to historic figure Paul Revere shines a new light on...
The Ancient Chinese Duke That Was Buried With His Beloved Horses
Humans and animals have coexisted for millennia. Dogs were the first animal domesticated, around 15,000 years ago, and ever...
The Real History Behind America’s ‘Black Friday’
The first use of the term “Black Friday” historically actually has nothing to do with the massive American shopping...
Ancient Tunnels Leading To A Secret Underground City Discovered in Turkey
Stories of hidden cities and secret tunnels are the fodder of many stories. C.S. Lewis based an entire book...
German Man Discovered To Be Hiding WWII Tank
In the affluent suburb of Kiel, an elderly man’s basement held a secret.
The Words “Merry Christmas”
Language, a vibrant and ever-evolving aspect of life, has made the phrase “Merry Christmas” a topic of surprising controversy.