If you were to ask the average McDonald's customer who founded the fast-food empire, they'd guess it was somebody named "McDonald."
Fascinating Facts About the Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery bus boycott is one of the earliest civil rights protests and it's also the event that helped make Rosa Parks a household name.
A Brief History of the Art Deco Movement
We've all heard the phrase "Art Deco" in conversations here and there, but how exactly did this style come into being?
The Real Reason Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World
An astonishing 4 percent of the world's cheese ends up stolen, making it the world's most stolen food.
Why Do We Love True Crime Shows?
Everywhere we turn these days, it seems like there's a new, wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime.
The History Behind Vitaminwater
It took a health nut with a knack for entrepreneurial tendencies to open up the floodgates (pun intended) to enhanced water.
What Was the Cause of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
This market crash was considered the worst economic event in the world. In the wake of Black Tuesday, America went into a downward spiral.
The History Behind Brunch
Love it or hate it, the time-honored testament to a meal in place of breakfast and lunch we call Brunch has existed since the 1890s.
The Story Behind Ancient Grains That We Still Eat Today
These crops have been staples for thousands of years around the globe, and have various significant health benefits.
The History of Dogs As Pets
Dogs became man's best friend through a gradual process of drawing closer.