The Oregon Trail is one of the most iconic chapters in American history, symbolizing the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and expansion that defined the 19th century. Spanning over 2170 miles, it was a path of opportunity for some and a grueling test of endurance for
Throughout time, many individuals have come from ancient writings and lore passed down. In many of these stories, there's some truth to who they were as people. Here are some historical truths behind some legendary characters. Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient story from Mesopotamia.
Recent archaeological investigations near the Great Pyramid of Giza have unveiled a mysterious underground anomaly, prompting excitement among researchers. This discovery, made without traditional excavation methods, highlights the potential for significant archaeological findings beneath one of the world’s most iconic historical sites. The research, conducted
Things have changed significantly since the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions we share now might not have been the norm when it first started. Neither was the feast. You wouldn't have seen mashed potatoes, cranberry stuffing, or heaps of dessert. Wild Fowl Although turkey has become a
For generations, the vice presidency was mocked as a powerless placeholder—John Adams famously dismissed it as “the most insignificant office.” But that’s no longer true. In the last 50 years, vice presidents have transformed into trusted advisors, dealmakers, and crisis commanders. From negotiating sweeping legislation to
Every election, debates reignite over who the “best” president really was, usually splitting along party lines or nostalgic memories. But beyond popularity or scandal, greatness often lies in lasting impact. Surprisingly, recent historian rankings and public opinion point to eight leaders—plus one notable outlier—who changed
When diving in a lake, you expect to find some interesting things, but you certainly don't plan on finding a classified test model from the legendary Project Arrow. After decades of elusive searches, the Raise the Arrow team found a long-lost part of "Project Arrow'
A rock, discovered in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has rattled America's geologic history. Named the Watersmeet Gneiss, it’s the oldest rock yet confirmed in the United States. Although Canadian rocks are still the oldest, this latest discovery changes what we know about the Earth’s ancient crust. With
The American Wild West is a celebrated part of American culture, with hundreds of movies, TV series, and books written about the frontier West. But with a lot of authors and directors taking artistic liberties, just how many factoids about the American West that we
A fossil has been found in Turkey that was carbon-dated to be approximately 8.7 million years old. The fossil was named Anadoluvius turkae and could challenge the most prominent theory about where all humans originated from. Humans could have, in fact, evolved in Europe before
