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Learn about 7 major historical events that took place in the ninth century around Europe, Asia and other parts of the world!

Lawyer Clement Vallandigham died defending a client in court when he accidentally shot himself. Find out how and why this situation happened.

Vladimir Putin and his political history have been well-documented, but here are 10 facts about him you may not have known.

Find out interesting facts about World War 2 that you may have never heard of before. Learn about rations, spies, bombs, secret operations and more.

Learn about the scandal involving US President Jimmy Carter and a swimming killer rabbit potentially destroying Carter’s re-election hopes.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 3rd century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 historical events that took place from 1940 to 1949 (1940s) during and as a result of the Second World War.

Most people know the traditional story of Thanksgiving but unfortunately it is mostly a myth. Here is the real history of Thanksgiving.

Learn about 10 different important discoveries that happened the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the Atomic Age.

There are hundreds of myths about life in the middle ages. In this article you can learn about 5 medieval misconceptions you might have had!

Learn about 7 historical events that took place during the 1910s across Politics, Geography, Science, and more!

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 6th century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about the story of William “Bumper” Harris, the one-legged first user of the first escalator at a London Underground tube station.

Learn about the story of how one of the best surgeons in early 19th century Britain, Robert Liston, once killed three people in one day.

Learn 10 fascinating facts about world famous biologist and key figure in the Theory of Evolution, Charles Darwin.

Learn 10 fascinating facts about legendary heavyweight boxer and activist, Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay.

The life story of Gordon Parks. Parks was one of the best known photographer of the 20th century, learn about what he did during his life.

The story of the first United States Native American Olympic gold medalist, Jim Thorpe, and the debate over where he should be buried.

Al Capone had his criminal life thoroughly documented by many law enforcement organizations, but you may not have known these 10 facts about him.

Learn about the tallest soldier of the American Revolutionary War, standing at 6ft 6in, Pedro Francisco also known as the Virginia Hercules.

Fascinating and interesting facts about Thomas Jefferson, who served as the 3rd President of the United States and was a Founding Father.

The legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel is credited with revolutionizing women’s fashion. Recognizing that women needed more functional apparel…

Read a first hand account of slavery in the United States, told by former slave James Singleton, who spent the early years of his life enslaved.

On April 4th, 1943 an aircraft of the USAAF never returned from a bombing raid and wasn’t found until 1958. Find out what happened!

Learn about some bears, horses, dogs, and other animals that served in armies across the world in various different wars and conflicts.

The crew of the tank Fray Bentos that got stuck in No Man’s Land for three days before somehow escaping to safety.

Learn about 25 interesting and fascinating facts about the American Civil War that you may not know.

Read 32 fascinating facts about the First World War you may not know! WWI was a worldwide conflict between the Allied and Central powers.

Learn the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 that took place during World War I across the Western Front.

Learn about 25 interesting and fascinating facts about the Second World War that you may not know.

Learn about the “Ghost Army” that used inflatable tanks, planes, and other tactics to mislead the German Army from the Allied strategies.

War has taken place all over the world at every moment in recorded human history. Here are 6 wars from the 20th century you may have missed.

Learn about the medical curiosity of Phineas Gage, who lived a normal life after a tamping iron rod passed completely through his head.

Learn the story of legendary lawman of the American West, Bass Reeves. Bass Reeves was one of the first black deputy marshals in the US.

A molasses flood occurred in North End, Boston on January 15th, 1919 when a huge tank holding molasses spontaneously exploded.

Learn 46 fascinating and interesting facts about the men who have been President of the United States.

Stewardess Violet Jessop was onboard and survived the shipwrecks of the Titanic, the Olympic, and the Britannic!

The most chaotic marathon in Olympics history featured a man who had a nap during the race, a wild dog chase, and more!

Learn about 5 historical myths that are widely regarded as fact but are actually not true! Find out the truth behind these misconceptions!

Find out the last words spoken by a selection of the world’s most notable figures from history, such as Napoleon, Socrates, and MLK.

View the 10 most popular restored and colorized historical videos shared to the HistoryColored social media platforms in 2022.

Learn 10 interesting facts about the 34th President of the United States and decorated military officer Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower.

Learn about the 5 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom that served the least amount of time in the position.

Learn 10 interesting and fascinating facts about Napoleon Bonaparte who was a French military general who went on to rule over France.

Short summary biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt who served through major historical events as the 32nd President of the United States

Learn 7 key events from history that took place in the decade from 1951 to 1959 (1950s). These events shaped the world for years to come.

Short summary biography of William Shakespeare who was a English playwright regarded as one of the greatest to ever live.

Learn 10 interesting and fascinating facts about Dr Martin Luther King Jr, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.

See an old film of New York City in 1911 that has gone through the process of restoration and colorization using AI technology.

Short summary biography of John F. Kennedy who was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States.

Learn 10 interesting and fascinating facts about Samuel Langhorne Clemens, a legendary writer better known as his pen name Mark Twain.

Short summary biography of Winston Churchill who was a British politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Short summary biography of Nelson Mandela who was a South African anti-apartheid activist and the first black head of state of South Africa.

Learn 10 interesting and fascinating facts about John F. Kennedy who served as the 35th President of the United States.

Learn about when Pope Gregory IX, head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1227 to 1241, declared war on cats.

Learn 10 interesting and fascinating facts about Amelia Earhart who was best known as an author and pioneer of aviation.

Learn about when Russian President Boris Yeltsin was caught naked outside the White House in Washington, D.C in 1994.

Learn about 7 historical events that took place from 1900 to 1909 (1900s) across Politics, Geography, Science, and more!

Learn about 7 historical events that took place during the 1920s across Politics, Geography, Science, and more!

Learn fascinating Queen Elizabeth II facts by reading this article on the longest serving monarch in British history.

Learn about 10 Tsar Nicholas II facts that you may not know. Find out more about Nicholas who was the last emperor of the Russian Empire.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 1st century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 2nd century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 4th century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 5th century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 7th century in Europe, the Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 8th century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Here are 10 facts about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who led the USA from 1861 until 1865.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 20th century in Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 12th century in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the 11th century in Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world.

Many key events in history took place in the 14th century across the world such as the Black Death. Find out about 6 more in this article!

Learn about seven different major events from history that took place during the 1930s. The beginning of the Second World War and more.

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person to ever live, standing at 8 foot and 11 inches tall (2.72m) when he died at the age of 22 in 1940.

The Siege of Baghdad, the Crusades, the rise of the Mongol Empire, and 4 other Historical Events that happened in the 13th Century (1200s).

Learn about the Six Wives of King Henry VIII of England and how they came to be married to one of England’s most infamous monarchs!

Learn about 7 key events that took place throughout the tenth century (900s) in Europe, the Asia, and other parts of the world.

Read and Learn about seven major historical events that happened during the 19th Century (1800s) around the world.

Read and Learn about seven major historical events that happened during the 18th Century (1700s) around the world.

Read and learn about 7 key moments in history that took place around the world during the 17th Century (1600s).

Theodore Roosevelt’s history has been thoroughly documented; but here are 10 facts about Theodore Roosevelt you may not have known.

Many key events in history took place in the 16th century across the world such as the Reformation. Find out about 6 more in this article!

Many people already know about the political history of Joe Biden, but not many people may know these 10 facts about his personal life.

Find out 9 fascinating facts about Thomas Edison, one of the United States’ most famous inventors and businessmen.

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Do you know who the first African American Senator of the United States is? Find out more about how Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first.
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