WEIRD HISTORY
By Melissa Sartore – Despite what Hollywood portrays on the big screen, not all cowboys were white. As a matter of fact, about one quarter of cowboys in the American West were African American. As the United States emerged from the Civil …
By Dave Smith – Throughout the tapestry of stories that makes up human history, near misses and close calls have both threatened our existence and pushed us in directions few could imagine. We’ve survived natural disasters, diseases, dictators, rush hour traffic and have come out okay considering …
By Melissa Sartore 2020 Jun 16 – Songs hold a lot of power, telling stories about people, places, emotions, and a host of other topics – including history. Songs about historical events may offer insights into a time long ago. They can …
By Carly Silver Updated 2019 Dec 06 – The life of Cleopatra VII, the last Egyptian pharaoh, was infamous, but she was far more than just the lover of Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Born in 69 BC, she was the daughter …
On June 19, 1865, the decree informed the people of Texas that enslaved individuals were now free. Written in ornate cursive by a general’s aide and signed by Maj. F.W. Emery on behalf of General Granger, “General Orders No. 3” had long been …
The sculpture is thought to represent a ‘passerine’ – a diverse group of birds that includes the sparrows, finches and thrushes. By James Lloyd, 2020 Jun 13 – A miniature bird statue carved out of burnt bone has been unearthed by archaeologists in …
By Carly Silver – Despite millennia of male oppression, women have always managed to emerge in leadership roles, from queens who ruled without a king to women who made their way into military positions. In fact, some of the rad-est warriors in history …
By Nick Lavars, 2020 Jun 12 – The Survival Stove Head tool is made from polished stainless steel and is around the same size as a regular pocket knife when packed up. Anatoliy Omelchenko. – Every ounce can count if you’re planning on heading …
By Stephan Roget – Many of the most impactful armistices in history are still celebrated as world holidays. But for every well-known declaration of peace, there are dozens of truces about which no one knows. Most recountings of military truce facts are rather …
By Melissa Sartore, Updated 2019 Oct 24 – The 6th century boasted many exceptional events, people, and historical contributions. The exception, however, was one year that was particularly burdened with a level of tragedy and strife most historians say surpassed any other …
