Emperor Norton

7 Bizarre Facts about the only Emperor of the United States of America

Did you know the United States once had a self-proclaimed Emperor? Learn facts about Joshua A. Norton, also known as Emperor Norton I.

FEATURED POSTS

History Question of the Day – Day 3 – October 6th

History Quiz: The Chernobyl Disaster

10 Interesting Facts About Charlie Chaplin

FEATURED QUIZZES

Historical Events in February Quiz

Identify the Historical Figure from a Photograph Quiz

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia Quiz

General World History Quiz

French Revolution Quiz

Ancient Egyptian History Quiz

Sign Up to the HistoryColored Newsletter!

FEATURED ARTICLES

10 Interesting Facts About Vladimir Putin

6 Greek Myths With Surprising Explanations

Short Summary of Coco Chanel (1883-1971)

20th Century – 7 Historical Events that happened in the 20th Century

10 Interesting Facts About Nikola Tesla

4 Animals that served in the Military

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHS

Tsar Nicholas II & Kaiser Wilhelm II photographed together, circa 1913

Train wreck at Montparnasse Station, 1895

The Oldest Photograph in History in Color