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10 Breakfasts Enjoyed by History’s Most Productive People

They say it's the most important meal of the day—and if you start your morning with a hearty breakfast, you’re in good company.

When Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan Accidentally Flew to Ireland Instead of California

Douglas Corrigan earned the nickname "Wrong Way" on July 17, 1938, when he filed a flight plan from Brooklyn to Long Beach, California—but ended up in Ireland.

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Here's What Happened to 15 Key Players in Hamilton After the Duel

History had its eyes on them—and now, we're telling their stories.

Portrait of Sophie Blanchard, Famous 19th Century Female Balloonist

Sophie Blanchard was renowned for her spectacular show, but her hydrogen-filled balloon combined with fireworks proved a deadly mix.

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Why Billy the Kid's Tombstone Says 'Pals'

Billy shares his final resting place with a few members of his crew.

T. Sutherland and D. Havell via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Who Cleaned Up the Carnage After Napoleon’s Battles?

Battlefield tidying during the Napoleonic Wars was a grim business—and we do mean business.

Dada, the Early 20th Century Avant-Garde Art Movement, Turns 100 Today

Learn more about the bizarre—and highly influential—cultural movement.

Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA

In his day, treating animals humanely was a revolutionary concept.

Naples National Archeological Museum via The History Blog

10 Beloved Animals From Ancient History

These horses, eels, elephants, and more were deeply loved in life and immortalized by history after death.

Albert Einstein's Leather Jacket Sold for Just Under $150,000

The vintage jacket was described as "incredibly worn" and "pungent."

When People Thought Sharks Were Harmless

Before the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, many assumed the deaths were the work of sea turtles or perhaps a large mackerel.

Vincent Van Gogh May Have Cut off His Entire Ear

A drawing of the famously mangled organ surfaced in an American archive.

Watch Rare Movie Footage of Early 20th Century Artists

In 1915, Renoir, Degas, and more appeared on film created with the then-new-fangled technology of motion pictures.

Meet George Murphy, the Tap-Dancing Senator

Long before Arnold Schwarzenegger made the transition from acting to politics, and even before Ronald Reagan went from Gipper to governor, George Murphy paved the way with his tap shoes.

Why Do We Use Salt and Pepper to Flavor Food?

If variety is the spice of life, why do we always use these two seasonings?

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15 Geodesic Facts About Buckminster Fuller

Born on this day in 1895, Bucky had an enormous impact that is still felt today.

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10 Frozen Facts About Breyers Ice Cream

This years marks the brand's 150th anniversary.

Physician Thinks Mary Todd Lincoln May Have Had a Vitamin Deficiency

It would have explained a range of the First Lady's physical and mental health symptoms.

8 Facts About Theodosia Burr Alston

She may have been close to explorer Meriwether Lewis.

Gaze at Hand-Colored Photos of 19th Century Japan

Recently digitized photos show the nation just a few decades after it opened to the West.

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A 17th Century Birthing Plate

The modern "push present" has centuries-old roots.

William Moulton Marston, the Psychologist Who Created Wonder Woman

Marston created Wonder Woman as the embodiment of his version of feminism—and she may owe something to his unusual romantic life.

The Oriental Institute via The History Blog

10 Revealing Scans of Historical Artifacts

Technology has made non-invasive examination possible in such detail that using your eyeballs pales in comparison.

The World's Oldest Library in Morocco Reopens Its Doors to the Public

al-Qarawiyyin University's historic book repository in Fez, Morocco, has a fresh new look.

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