Category: U.S. Historical News

Whoever said that the women of today were far more brazen and lawless than the women of a century ago, never heard of the Broderick…

Nikola Tesla was considered a brilliant but socially awkward man whose brilliant mind showed through in his younger years. This article was originally published in…

Jack London Seattle, Wash., Aug. 7. — Jack London the novelist and his wife arrived in Seattle recently, after a 148 days’ voyage around the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…