History

On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters (DNC) at the Watergate Complex in Washington DC. A highly publicized scandal ensued. It completely changed the nation’s political landscape and how the American people viewed the government.   It tarnished the careers of many politicians and put a …

The Cold War was a political rivalry between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies. What started as a feud between nations became a constant, everyday threat of nuclear annihilation. The events of the decades-long rivalry are mostly public knowledge, but there are some Cold War facts that aren’t as well-known. For …

The Korean War was a Cold War clash that took place over the span of three years. It pitted North Korea, the Soviet Union, and the People’s Republic of China against the United Nations, which was led by the United States.   It was the first military action of the Cold War and has gone …

Between 1965 and 1975, the US was formally involved in a war in Southeast Asia. On the face of it, it was about assisting the people of South Vietnam against the regime of North Vietnam. In reality, it was a much broader global conflict of ideologies. These 45 fascinating facts about the Vietnam War are …

Anyone who has watched international and US news over the last 25 years has likely heard of Hillary Clinton. She is the former First Lady of the United States, an ex-Senator from New York, and was Secretary of State under the Obama Administration.   Considered a powerful figure in the Democratic Party, and once even …

The Battle of Gettysburg lasted from July 1, 1863, to July 3, 1863. It was the bloodiest confrontation of the Civil War. It was fought between two sides. Confederate General Robert E. Lee guided the Army of Northern Virginia into battle, while Union General George G. Meade led the Union Army of the Potomac. Over …

Otherwise known as the Revolutionary War, the revolution was a period of time where the residents of American colonies rose up against their colonial rulers, the British crown. It was a moment that defined a group of people and birthed a new nation that was no longer bound by government rules and taxes they had …

The state of Georgia is located in the southeastern part of the United States. It’s the country’s 24th-largest state and spans beautiful coastal beaches, farmland, and rugged mountains. While it boasts stunning natural landscapes, what are some interesting Georgia Colony facts most people don’t know? Georgia is best known for being the “Peach State,” which …

King Henry VIII was one of the most important figures in England’s history. He was known for many things but there are still some interesting facts about King Henry VIII that you might not know about.  He was an eccentric man who was fashionable and loved the arts but what else is there to the …

The Concorde was a marvel of British and French engineering. The closest comparison to this commercial airplane today would be the modern aerospace companies that are preparing for a commercial flight to Mars. At the beginning of its inception in the early 1950s, the race to complete a passenger airplane that could fly past the …