James Madison was the shortest president. Standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. proof that good things ...

Baffling stories of history's disappeared ships, from a vessel owned by Christopher Columbus to the USS Cyclops, which was ...

Three of the four acts expired shortly after they were signed into law in the late 1700s. One remains active-and it's been at ...

Visitors to the Maine State Pier on Saturday relived the bombardment of Portland Harbor by the British that took place during ...

Jean Lafitte was no Captain Jack Sparrow. He was a ruthless smuggler and privateer who secured a presidential pardon for his ...

People tend to say "bruh" when something absurd happens. But would you say there's a historical moment that deserves such a ...

William Eaton led the first successful invasion of a foreign land by the United States when in 1804 he led a handful of ...

While Pennsylvania may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of lighthouses, this 48-foot marvel has been drawing visitors from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and every ...

Dry Tortugas National Park floats like a mirage on the horizon, a place so breathtaking it makes you question whether your eyes are playing tricks on you. This remote archipelago might be Florida’s ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on September 25. Check what ...