Halloween is a holiday that's rich in history, although it is likely a bit less sinister than many people imagine. While there are always rumors about Halloween’s origins, the holiday is actually derived from a very peaceful Gaelic festival celebrating the end of the harvest season. Read these articles for even more information about Halloween. […]

Upon mention of Benjamin Franklin, you probably think of that famous kite-flying incident and Franklin's ties with Philadelphia. However, there's more to the life of this progressive inventor. Learn more about Franklin with these three facts. 1) Franklin's name is synonymous with the City of Brotherly Love, but Franklin was actually born in Boston in […]

Have you ever found yourself fascinated with the many historical vignettes about people having duels to settle their conflicts? Read on to learn about five of the most famous (and infamous) duels of all time:    Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, 1804 The duel between Vice President Aaron Burr and prominent political figure Alexander Hamilton […]