While Elkhart, Indiana may be better known for its Amish community, this small town also carries the title for being the capital of Recreational Vehicle (RV) production in the United States. Thanks to the Hoosier spirit and...
Secret societies remain inconspicuous in the ledgers of global history. In America, a few secret organizations played significant roles in shaping the country’s evolution. These societies, comprised of national visionaries and public figures, harnessed a power that,...
American politics is known worldwide for its unpredictability, and it isn’t uncommon for an underdog to win in a major US election. To celebrate last week’s Election Day, we’re counting down 5 of the biggest political upsets...
In 1934, a colossal claim reached the American news media: There had been a plot to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in favor of a fascist government. Supposedly in the works since 1933, the claims of the...
In the years that followed World War II, there was a surprising new version of the Gold Rush – this time, instead of gold, many in the US was gripped by “uranium fever.” An estimated ten thousand...
For today's post, we thought it would be fun to take our readers on a quick tour of presidential homes in Virginia — the state that served as the birthplace for eight U.S. presidents. Old Dominion has produced more...
The discovery of America came from the work of courageous people who made the trek across the Atlantic Ocean to see what lie in wait on the other side. After the establishment of the country, this spirit...
For over 250 years, the circus has captured imaginations through gravity-defying and incredible stunts. When we think of the circus, we imagine towering red and white striped tents crowded with cheering spectators and performers. While circuses have changed dramatically...
While only four sitting American presidents have been assassinated while in office, there have been at least 17 attempts to murder a president in the country’s history. Each of the successful assassinations came during or after moments...
When considering those who most impacted the American Revolution, we think of men like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and other leading Founding Fathers. However, these characters of history were not the only ones to leave their mark...
