History, The More You Know

Are you a history buff or just looking to learn something new? Either way, this is the place for you.

Cleopatra Was Not Egyptian

Although she was born in Egypt, Cleopatra was not Egyptian. As far as Historians can tell, Cleopatra was of Greek descent. She was a descendant of Alexander the Great's Macedonian general Ptolemy.

Cowboys Didn't Actually Wear Cowboy Hats
Bacon was used to make explosives during World War II.
Vikings discovered America first, long before Columbus did,
Women couldn’t apply for credit at a bank until 1974.