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America’s First Theme Park Was All Santa, All the Time
When Santa Land opened in Indiana in 1946, it was America's first theme park.
HISTORY
How Did the Nazis Find Out About Anne Frank’s Family? There's a New Theory
The family may have been discovered in the course of an unrelated investigation.
The Dynamic History of the Toy Chemistry Set
From academic tool to popular children's toy, the chemistry set has had a long journey to become an iconic toy.
5 of the Shortest Reigns in History
It’s tough at the top.
Show & Tell: Was This 20-Sided Die Used for Ancient Gaming?
A centuries-old 20-sided die might have been used for divination—or ancient tabletop games.
Long-Lost Christmas Drinking Song Discovered at Oxford
Composer George Butterworth destroyed many of his early works before he left to fight in World War I, making it a rare find.
The Time Every Patent in the U.S. Went Up in Smoke
Every U.S. patent was destroyed when a fire raged through the Patent Office in Washington in 1836—and it happened again 41 years later.
15 Incredible Discoveries That Were Hiding in Plain Sight
Whether it's a lost purse or an entire galaxy, the thing you're looking for is almost always the last place you look.
All the Presidents' Menus: What First Families Eat on Christmas
Washington really knew how to throw a dinner party.
The Most Famous Teapot in Computing History
Even if you don't recognize this teapot, you've probably seen it.
See 500-Year-Old Miniature Boxwood Carvings in Toronto
Some of these tiny, intricate religious scenes have never been on display in North America before.
9 Moving Quotes from Pioneering Astronaut John Glenn
On February 20, 1962, pioneering astronaut John Glenn made history when he became the first American to orbit the Earth—but he wasn't done yet.
Read What Jane Austen’s Friends Had to Say About Mansfield Park
Austen was a sucker for an honest review.
From Bondage to Brains: A Cultural History of Zombies
Whether you’re deeply invested in their modern lore or roll your eyes at the mere thought of undead fever, there’s no denying it: zombies have infiltrated pop culture.
The First (And Last) Serious Challenge to the Electoral College System
No election cycle would be complete without a debate over whether or not the Electoral College should be abolished.
The Eccentric Life of Lord Walter Rothschild and the Blackmail Behind One of the World's Biggest Bird Collections
Lord Walter Rothschild tamed zebras, rode giant tortoises, and was blackmailed for years by a mysterious woman.
Police Recover Stolen German Concentration Camp Gate in Norway
The gate once hung over Dachau's entrance, and says "Arbeit Macht Frei” ("Work Sets You Free").
Why Are Poinsettias Associated with Christmas?
Certain Christmas traditions never seem to go out of style. Along with wreaths, gingerbread cookies, and reruns of 'A Christmas Story' sits the poinsettia, a red-tinged leafy arrangement that’s become synonymous with the holiday.
What Is the Trendiest Baby Name in American History?
The answer might not sound so trendy to you.
Lewis and Clark Weren't the Only Explorers to Map the American Frontier
Multiple parties of brave explorers journeyed to map the American frontier.
When Did Human Beings Start Using Containers?
10 Awesome Christmas Ornaments for U.S. History Buffs
Check out this collection of ornaments for the history lover in your life.
The Story of Ethel Smyth, Breaker of Operatic Glass Ceilings
On December 1, 2016, the Metropolitan Opera premiered an opera composed by a woman. The last time that happened, it was 1903.
Beethoven: How the World's First Rock Star Changed Music Forever
Thumbing his nose at authority and whipping crowds into a frenzy, he changed music forever.