“The plain truth is, that [Henry VIII] was a most intolerable ruffian, a disgrace to human nature, and a blot of blood and grease upon the History of England.”
Davy Crockett’s Tall Tales: How a Congressman Became America’s First Political Humorist
Explore Davy Crockett’s forgotten career as a frontier humorist, from tall tales and political satire to the Lion of the West and the Alamo. Discover how a congressman’s wit helped shape America’s tradition of political comedy.
How Herbert Hoover Became a Synonym for Misery (Which Is Not Fair, but Here We Are)
Before the Great Depression defined his name, Herbert Hoover fed millions in wartime Europe and reshaped American government. His legacy deserves a second look.
Joseph Merrick: The Shocking and Sad True Story of The Elephant Man
The true story of Joseph Merrick, misremembered as the Elephant Man—how Victorian society turned discomfort into spectacle, science, and polite cruelty.
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