Edelweiss Pirates and Their “Eternal War on Hitler Youth”
By March 1939, membership into Hiler Youth, the Nazi Party’s youth organization, was mandatory for all German children, whether...
10 Historic Events that Happened on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t all about love and romance. February 14 is a day, like any other, in which key...
They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To: Unlocking How Roman Concrete Was Able to Last Thousands of Years
Ever wonder why there are so many ancient Roman structures still standing today? The Romans were expert builders and...
Could the Mystery of Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance Finally Been Solved?
One of the longest and most baffling mysteries of aviation history – the disappearance of aviatrix Amelia Earhart and...
It Took Two Friends and One Year to Find a 1,200-Year-Old Viking Sword
A boy on a treasure hunt on his family’s farmland in Stavanger, Norway, unearthed a metal object a few...
18 Historical Events You Probably Never Heard Of
Our high school history classes covered the major battles and biggest events that shaped our history. But there are...
9 Ways to Pass the Time if You Lived in the Old West
For the cowboys, ranchers, saloon girls, pioneers, and school marms living in the Old West, down time looked a...