Category: U.S. Historical News

There’s no one quite like Venus when it comes to matters of love and attraction. She’s the Roman goddess of love and beauty, and her…

As I read through the old newspapers, I am always disgusted by the reports of lynching. The report below, published in 1920, shows how prevalent,…

Ancient Egyptian priests were the religious leaders of the ancient Egyptian people. They served as intermediaries between the people and the gods and were responsible…

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer. He is best known for his contributions to designing the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply…

The Nile River in ancient Egypt was a source of food, commerce, and religious inspiration. The people worshipped the river and included it in their…

Cats have played a significant role in the development of ancient Egypt. The domestication of cats is thought to have started as early as 4000…

Ambulances evolved out of the need to get wounded soldiers off the battlefields and into the hands of surgeons and doctors. For civilians, doctors would…

Arsenic is a poisonous chemical element. It can be found in many medicines and treatments for various conditions. Arsenic poisoning occurs when someone is exposed…

Tragedy has a long and rich history, dating back to ancient Greece. One of the earliest and most influential playwrights in this genre was Aeschylus,…

When the Vikings sailed their dragon-headed ships across the seas, they did so in style! One of the ways they showed their prowess was by…