HISTORY TODAY
July 19, 1942: George Washington Carver begins experimental project with Henry Ford
July 18, 1940: FDR received his third presidential nominaton
July 17, 1955: The magical world of Disneyland opens to the public
July 16, 1790: Washington D.C. becomes the nation’s capital
July 15, 1806: Zebulon Pike begins his famous expedition
US
The two Battles of Saratoga were the stunning turning points of the Revolutionary War
Everything you need to know about First Lady Abigail Adams
July 11, 1804: Alexander Hamilton lost his life in a duel against life-long rival, Aaron Burr
Beyond the signature: John Hancock’s role in the American Revolution
The incredible story of bomber pilot Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
WORLD
‘Little House on the Prairie’ behind-the-scenes facts that’ll change how you see the show
Robert Wadlow: the tallest man in history
Did you know that monks are responsible for creating pretzels?
30 powerful photos from the Vietnam War era
July 8, 1951: Paris celebrates its 2,000th birthday
ANCIENT
Discover the ancient city of Tenochtitlán
People have been getting stoned for 2,500 years, according to new discovery
Hidden prehistoric city uncovered beneath Lake Titicaca
New species of hominid found in Philippine cave
The real Ivar the Boneless was even scarier than his ‘Vikings’ character
TECHNOLOGY
Behind the scenes: Photos of the first moon landing on 50th anniversary
Nike: A brief history of the Swoosh
George Washington Carver: More than just ‘the peanut guy’
Someone entered a horse in a race against trains
Meet the woman who worked for free to win the Nobel Prize in Physics
MYSTERIES
‘Little House on the Prairie’ behind-the-scenes facts that’ll change how you see the show
Robert Wadlow: the tallest man in history
Did you know that monks are responsible for creating pretzels?
30 powerful photos from the Vietnam War era
July 8, 1951: Paris celebrates its 2,000th birthday
CONSPIRACY!
How the Battle of Waterloo ruined the reputation of Napoleon Bonaparte
Robert the Doll’s haunting tale makes Chucky seem like an actual toy
The fascinating development of the famous Rorschach inkblot test
The incredible true story behind ‘The Great Escape’ is far more epic than the film
You won’t believe these 29 celebrities served in the military
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