History Unpacked

Happy Birthday, America!

July 2 is America’s birthday — John Adams said so

In Case Anyone Cares, the American Revolution Began 250 Years Ago Today

History changed on April 19…

When Did Jesus Make His Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem?

A little Palm Sunday history for you today

Think You Know the Truth?

Hear what a 19th-century philosopher has to say about that

The President Who Didn’t (Really) Want to Be President

OTD in April 1789, George Washington accepted…

A Family Connection to the Confederate Surrender That Effectively Ended the Civil War

The Battle That Didn’t Need to Happen

Lexington and the ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’

Yes, Jesus Was a Real Historical Figure and He Was Crucified

If you believe otherwise, you’re divorced…

Julius Caesar’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

On this day in 44 BC…