Category: U.S. Historical News
Last Dinner Served on the Titanic
What was the last meal served to the wealthy upper class on the Titanic the night it sank? This menu was published in a newspaper…
Life and Death of Former President Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States and one of the lesser known president. One interesting fact about this man is that…
Group Dancing To Banish Tango
Oh, the evil steps of the Tango have nothing on the wholesome enjoyment of group dancing. Or so some people back in the early 1900s…
Siamese Twins Daisy and Violet Hilton
Newspapers were absolutely fascinated with Siamese (joined) twins in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Even today, these unique individuals catch our interest. Here is…
How Cuba Was Named
Did you ever wonder how the names of places came about? How about Cuba? How Cuba got its name can be found in an old…
Helen Keller to Open Blind and Deaf Minds
Heller Keller continues to be an amazing role model for just about everyone. She overcame the odds when no one believed she could. She allowed…
The Dark Side of the Chicago Orphan Asylum
Would you dump your child into an orphanage? During the 1800s and early 1900s, it was not uncommon for poor parents to leave a child…
Story of Blackbirds Learning Songs
Blackbirds are simply amazing birds that are far more intelligent than we give them credit for. Strangely enough, I found this story in a 1902…
Sleep Making Machine From Early 1900s
Here is an unusual invention involving running liquids through a tube over a person’s forehead to get them to sleep. It sounds and looks pretty…
Sisters Falsely Sent To Insane Asylum
Here is a problem that was prominent in the past, although it is still highly prevalent today. Two sisters were sent into an insane asylum…
