Stories

Ellen and William Craft, the Most Daring Slave Escape in History

The true story of Ellen and William Craft Sometimes in history there is a story…

Here’s why a pineapple is called “ananas” in just about every language but English

So why the **** is a pineapple is called "ananas" in just about every language…

Audrey Munson, America’s First and Forgotten Supermodel

By Stephanie Weber Audrey Munson might not sound familiar to modern day New Yorkers, but…

The Petticoat Revolution: When Women Took Over the Government

The Petticoat Revolution A wave of women is rising over the U.S., but the revolution…

Caesar’s Surprise Love Letter Humiliates Cato in Front of the Senate

Here's a funny little story from ancient Rome. This is according to the Roman writer…

The Hellfire Club, an 18th-Century Ritual Cult for the Famous and Powerful

By Kimberly Ison Remember the movie “Eyes Wide Shut” with the super weird ritual scene…

The Enduring Genius of Albert Einstein

By Rick Larson Jr. Albert Einstein (March 14th, 1879- April 18th, 1955) is one of…

Kubaba, the Bartender Who Became the First Woman Ruler in History

It might be hard to imagine that 4,500 years ago, it was a woman that…