St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest city in the United States. It was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. The city has a rich history that predates the founding of America by over 200 years. With its cobblestone streets and
From drive-in theatres to record players spinning the latest hits, life in the 1960s was filled with unique experiences that shaped an entire generation. It was a time when The Beatles ruled the airwaves, soda fountains were the place to hang out, and the space
A burial site was recently uncovered at Andrew Jackson's plantation, The Hermitage. Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1937. The 28 remains found are believed to have been those who worked on the plantation during their lives. Historical Context After
Canva - Kelly VanDellen Whether it's coastal fortresses that defended our shores or castles that shaped the American West, you need to see these forts. These 13 memorable castles are an opportunity for curious visitors like you to see history up close. Why, you ask? Because
If you had a time machine, where would you go? From the building of the pyramids to the moon landing, history is packed with moments we’d love to see with our own eyes. Whether it’s cheering at the first Olympic Games or watching Marie Antoinette
Mount Everest has claimed hundreds of lives over the centuries, and people have been climbing it. The mountain has claimed even the most professional climbers, like Andrew "Sandy" Irvine. Irvine went missing over one hundred years ago in 1924 during an expedition with George Mallory. Who
In 1996, when executing a search warrant, police discovered 10,000 human bones and bone fragments on Fox Hollow Farm, which belonged to Herb Baumeister, a local business owner, suspected of killing up to 25 people between 1980 and the early 1990s. Baumeister lured gay men
On June 4, 1944, America pulled off something they had never managed to do, capture an intact Type IXC submarine, the U-505. It was a great accomplishment for the U.S. Military, and the capture was led by Captain Daniel Gallery. The Capture Operation Task Group 22.3 of
The Oregon Trail is one of the most iconic chapters in American history, symbolizing the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and expansion that defined the 19th century. Spanning over 2170 miles, it was a path of opportunity for some and a grueling test of endurance for
In the remote Amazonian highlands of South America, a groundbreaking discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists worldwide: a 130-foot-long snake carving etched into ancient rock formations. This monumental find, estimated to be around 2,000 years old, offers a rare glimpse into the artistic and
