How Pabst Blue Ribbon got its name
Pabst Blue Ribbon is an iconic American beer. Its story begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city that has been a...
Historical Events
The Lake of the Ozarks community underwater
In the heart of Missouri, the Lake of the Ozarks is a popular destination for vacationers seeking respite from the...
A Viking runestone in Minnesota?
The Kensington Runestone is a stone slab, covered in runes, and according to some, carved by Vikings. It was allegedly...
Abraham Lincoln’s Grandfather was murdered
In the 1780s, relations between Native Americans and encroaching pioneers in the Ohio Valley were tense. In 1786, a Native...
When Japanese Bomb Balloons Landed in Michigan
During World War II, the Japanese military launched thousands of balloon bombs across the Pacific Ocean, hoping to cause damage...
When General Grant Expelled Jews From Their Homes
General Ulysses S. Grant is best known for his role as the commander of the Union Army during the American...
St. Louis’s Cancelled Disney Park
In 1962, Walt Disney had plans to make a short film on St. Louis’s history and culture. This eventually culminated...
The Canal That Built Chicago
In 1848, the 96-mile, Illinois and Michigan Canal opened, linking Lake Michigan to the Illinois River. Like the Erie Canal,...
How Anheuser-Busch Survived Prohibition
On April 6th, 1933, around 25,000 people stood outside the Anheuser-Busch factory waiting for midnight. At midnight, the President of...
The Orphan Trains
Between 1854 and 1929, up to 200,000 children were sent away on trains to be adopted by new families. In...