Today in History: A tale of two wars
On this day in history, one conflict ended while another reared its terrible head. Following the British defeat at the Battle of Yorktown, representatives of …
Today in History: Krakatoa’s eruption produced one of history’s loudest sounds
On this day in history, the Krakatoa volcano’s eruption intensified, bringing the world closer to what would become one of the loudest sounds ever recorded. …
Today in History: Cue the Cannons!
Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” debuted under a tent in Moscow on Aug. 20, 1882, marking one of the most famous finales in orchestral history. …
Today In History: Victory in Europe!
On this day in history, World War II came to an end. Gathered in a small schoolhouse in Reims, France, Allied forces met with German …
Today In History: The Bard, William Shakespeare
On this day in history, the English language changed forever. There are few historical figures as universally known, praised and emulated as the enigmatic William …
Today in History: Fire and Blood
On this day in history, a cultural phenomenon debuted. The high fantasy genre was flipped completely on its head by George R. R. Martin’s A …
Today In History: Peace, Love, Empathy
On this day, music legend Kurt Cobain was found dead in his home. Throughout the 1990s, Cobain was the lead singer of the grunge band …
Today in History: Father of Fairy Tales
On this day in history, the master of fairy tales was born. Sparked by a childhood reading of The Arabian Nights, Hans Christian Andersen quickly …
Today in History: Heaven’s Gate
On this day in history, a gruesome discovery was made. The San Diego Police Department received an anonymous tip on March 26, 1997, instructing them …
Today In History: Elizabeth Smart
On this day in history, a harrowing search came to an end. In the early hours of June 5, 2002, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from …