Antique Pot Found Decorated With... a Smiley Face?!
history, design, texting, icon, emoticon, History Lesson, history facts, archeology, yellow, emoji, smily Learn a summarized history of the smiley face. Hint - it is WAY older than you think!
Was the Statue of Liberty REALLY a Gift?
Learn about the numerous possible people who may have modeled for the Statue of Liberty, and some shocking myth-busting.
The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
Discover the real story of the ancient Olympic Games.
18 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Medieval Times
Watch Medieval Literature Dr. Dorsey Armstrong answer all the important questions related to the Middle Ages.
What Went Wrong with the U.S. Army's Universal Camouflage?
The U.S. Army Universal Camouflage Pattern uniform was introduced in 2004 but didn't work. Let's understand why.
A Quick History of the Necktie
Learn the origins of the necktie in 3 minutes
Car Designs Have Changed SO Much Over the Last Century
A classic car expert provides an in-depth analysis of the last 100 years of car design.
These Bizarre Historical Heists Almost Sound Made Up
Did you know that an entire church was once stolen brick by brick? Learn about some unbelievable historical heists here.
Why Alexander’s Speech During the Opis Mutiny is Legendary
Have you heard about Alexander the Great's historic speech during the Opis Mutiny? Find out why it was so special.
History Lesson: When Numbers Were Banned
Did you know that once upon a time, some numbers were considered dangerous? Explore the history behind banned numbers here.
Uncover the Secrets of Pompeii’s Greatest Treasures
Take a drip through history and uncover some of the biggest treasures from the ancient city of Pompeii.
History: What Was it Like Being an Old West Sheriff?
This video shows us how a sheriff from the wild west actually led his daily life. Was it really as glamorous as we thought? Find out.
When Trains Sell Chickens: The Bizarre Story of Chiggen
This "Chiggen” was one of the most unusual trains in history. It was built for one job—sell chicken!
Flashback: Unfreezing Ice Cream's Delicious Origins
Did you know that even ancient civilizations had ice cream?
Unusual Jobs of the 20th Century You Never Knew Existed
Which of these obsolete 20th century jobs would you like to do today?
A Fascinating History of the New Year’s Eve
Did you know that New Year's hasn’t always been celebrated on January 1?
Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound
Do you know who Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville is? You should!
Surprising Facts to Know About the Aztecs and Their Empire
The Aztecs were way ahead of their time!
The True Story of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb
Before you head to the theaters to watch Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, find out the real story of the “father of the atomic bomb”.
50 Unknown Facts About Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra is one of the most fascinating figures from history. And there’s still so many things about her you don’t know yet.
A ROYAL History of the Rolls-Royce Car
For 119 years, Rolls-Royce has exemplified a unique blend of creativity, invention, and luxury.
Exploring the Fascinating History of the Flying Ship
The USS Plainview was an American ship that could fly. Literally. But what happened to it?
The Most Notorious Man-Eating Lions in History
Do you know the strange history of the man-eating lions of Tsavo?
Hitler and Stalin Weren’t the Only Evil Leaders in History
History has seen some truly cruel leaders. Let’s learn a little about some of the most ruthless ones.
Before Refrigerators, How Did People Keep Food Fresh?
Ever wondered how people kept stuff cool before the invention of the refrigerator? Let's find out.
