Category: History The Sentimental Painting Churchill Made for FDR Now Up for Auction The world leaders shared a rare moment of peace during WWII. The Little Known Story of the Only Black Man Aboard the Titanic His family didn't discuss it for years. Physician Creates Modern Masterpiece Gowns Based on Films and Paintings She has many roles in life. Secret Nazi Gas Chamber Used to Kill Political Prisoners in 1941 This was more than a year before mass deportation of Jews took place in Amsterdam. Hear the Oldest Shell Horn in the World It's got a very distinctive sound. 10 Photos From WWII You Won’t Find in History Books They somehow kept their chins up. Archaeologists Find Proof of Just How Dangerous The Middle Ages Were For Workers It was a hard knocks life. The Most Famous Piece of Elizabethan Furniture Most people had never seen anything like it before. Get Out Your Old Sports Cards Because Prices Are Rising Some say it's a bubble, others think the price will only go up. Pirate Skeletons from 1717 Found in Legendary Shipwreck The bones of at least 6 men have been found near Cape Cod. The Hard Life of Billie Holiday She's an icon jazz music, but she wasn't always so revered. Large Viking Runestone Discovered Near Swedish Sewer The stone is thought to date from the 10th century. How Madam C.J. Walker Became an Epic Success Money like this was unheard of for female business owners of the era. Mexico City’s Fabulous Chapultepec Castle This is a rare North American palace. Before Elvis or the Beatles Women Went Wild for a Certain Classical Composer They threw propriety out the door when they saw him. The Biggest Jewelry Addicts of Old Hollywood These ladies had a serious fixation on gems. 4-Year-Old Girl Finds ‘Unknown’ Dinosaur Footprint It's so well preserved that you can see the impressions of the individual claws and... Milk Glass Is Much Older Than Most People Know The beauty of milk glass has been admired for hundreds of years. Colorized Footage of Manhattan in 1911 Brings History to Life Even back then the city was so busy. 8 Historic Places You Can Take a Virtual Tour Of Right Now From pioneer homes to grand estates, these tours don't disappoint. Historical Perfumes You Can Still Buy Today They've been delighting for centuries. The Food of Queen Victoria’s Court She was most particular about the type and number of dishes that were served. The Gruesome Tale of Einstein’s Brain These were not his final wishes. Costuming Secrets of Old Hollywood Designers had to sometimes finagle the actresses into their costumes. Older Posts