https://historyallday.com/Stories from the past, every day. https://historyallday.com/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower/https://historyallday.com/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTIn 1925 Victor Lustig posed as a government official and sold the Eiffel Tower to a scrap dealer. The victim was too embarrassed to go to the police. https://historyallday.com/telegraph-killed-pony-express/https://historyallday.com/telegraph-killed-pony-express/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOn 24 October 1861 the first transcontinental telegraph linked the coasts. The Pony Express, America's most famous mail service, shut down 48 hours later. https://historyallday.com/why-we-still-change-the-clocks/https://historyallday.com/why-we-still-change-the-clocks/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDaylight saving time began as a German coal-saving order in 1916 and spread in weeks. A century on, most of the world has abandoned it, and the rest keeps arguing. https://historyallday.com/around-the-world-in-sculptures/https://historyallday.com/around-the-world-in-sculptures/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTSculptures have been a popular art form for thousands of years, providing a fundamental insight into ancient cultures and serving as a testament to the… https://historyallday.com/important-inventions-transformed-world-1950s/https://historyallday.com/important-inventions-transformed-world-1950s/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTOver the years, there has been an almost infinite number of inventions that have changed the lives of humankind in some crucial way, but these eleven… https://historyallday.com/missing-nazi-tank-found-in-river/https://historyallday.com/missing-nazi-tank-found-in-river/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTBergepanther tanks were used by the Nazis during World War II, and over time, a few of these tanks have been discovered by history buffs and other curious… https://historyallday.com/these-tiny-submarines-changed-the-course-of-the-war-at-normandy/https://historyallday.com/these-tiny-submarines-changed-the-course-of-the-war-at-normandy/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe storming of Normandy was a complicated and risky mission. With the help of miniature submarines, soldiers were able to gain intelligence and complete… https://historyallday.com/ancientrome/https://historyallday.com/ancientrome/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTAncient Rome was one of the most influential empires in world history, but here are six things you didn’t know about the Roman Empire. https://historyallday.com/historical-facts-that-sound-fake-but-are-completely-true/https://historyallday.com/historical-facts-that-sound-fake-but-are-completely-true/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTHistory is full of odd facts that sound too unbelievable to be true. However, here is a list of strange facts from history that are entirely true. https://historyallday.com/scan-reveals-mummy-hidden-in-a-1000-year-old-buddha-statue/https://historyallday.com/scan-reveals-mummy-hidden-in-a-1000-year-old-buddha-statue/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhenever one sees the Buddha statue, it's an instant reminder of Gautama Buddha's teachings and travels. Besides that, the common postures, poses, and… https://historyallday.com/mother-of-eight-becomes-unlikely-hero-after-rescuing-shipwrecked-sailors-in-scotland-2/https://historyallday.com/mother-of-eight-becomes-unlikely-hero-after-rescuing-shipwrecked-sailors-in-scotland-2/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTHave you ever faced a dilemma where your skills and expertise failed you greatly? At that point, after numerous tries at solving your problem, giving up is… https://historyallday.com/woodstock-1969-farm-festival-ran-out-of-everything/https://historyallday.com/woodstock-1969-farm-festival-ran-out-of-everything/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTWoodstock was planned for 50,000 people on a dairy farm. Around 400,000 came, the fences fell, and three days of rain turned it into a legend. https://historyallday.com/getting-some-answers-about-the-mysterious-prehistoric-city-that-has-baffled-scientists-for-years/https://historyallday.com/getting-some-answers-about-the-mysterious-prehistoric-city-that-has-baffled-scientists-for-years/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTNestled in an expansive bed of coral reefs is one of the world's oldest archaeological sites - the ancient city of Nan Madol. Over the years, everything… https://historyallday.com/archeologists-discover-an-ancient-mayan-city-in-the-forest-thats-been-hidden-for-2000-years/https://historyallday.com/archeologists-discover-an-ancient-mayan-city-in-the-forest-thats-been-hidden-for-2000-years/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTArchaeologists recently uncovered the remains of an ancient Mayan settlement spanning 650 square miles across the Mirador-Calakmul Karst Basin region, near… https://historyallday.com/a-disturbing-truth-is-revealed-from-staggeringly-low-water-levels-of-lake-mead/https://historyallday.com/a-disturbing-truth-is-revealed-from-staggeringly-low-water-levels-of-lake-mead/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTOn the surface, lake mead is a place of pristine beauty and a testament to human ingenuity and engineering. However, in recent years, due to ongoing… https://historyallday.com/these-14-unusual-foods-kept-people-alive-during-the-great-depression-era/https://historyallday.com/these-14-unusual-foods-kept-people-alive-during-the-great-depression-era/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Great Depression saw a drastic economic decline from 1929 until 1939. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn on record and affected many… https://historyallday.com/meet-the-man-who-believes-he-is-actually-jesus-christ/https://historyallday.com/meet-the-man-who-believes-he-is-actually-jesus-christ/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTSince the crucifixion and the end of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, according to Christian belief, several individuals have claimed to be Jesus in a… https://historyallday.com/25-photos-of-the-challenger-explosion-found-in-an-old-mans-attic/https://historyallday.com/25-photos-of-the-challenger-explosion-found-in-an-old-mans-attic/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTCan you imagine finding NASA secrets hiding in your grandpa’s attic? That is precisely what happened to the man who published the incredible pictures you’re… https://historyallday.com/police-search-a-mans-home-for-stolen-art-and-find-a-perfect-condition-wwii-artifact-instead-complete-with-a-torpedo/https://historyallday.com/police-search-a-mans-home-for-stolen-art-and-find-a-perfect-condition-wwii-artifact-instead-complete-with-a-torpedo/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTAfter the fall of the Nazi leadership, it seemed as though Germany was in an endless spiral of chaos. World War II had left wounds that ran deep throughout… https://historyallday.com/stomach-turning-things-that-actually-happened-on-the-oregon-trail/https://historyallday.com/stomach-turning-things-that-actually-happened-on-the-oregon-trail/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhether your knowledge of the Oregon Trail comes from history lessons or the old-school educational game, you’ll remember that this long pilgrimage was… https://historyallday.com/the-girl-in-the-basement-the-18-year-old-that-was-held-captive-by-her-father-for-years/https://historyallday.com/the-girl-in-the-basement-the-18-year-old-that-was-held-captive-by-her-father-for-years/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTBe warned - this is a tale of the girl thrust into darkness for 24 years by her father. Elisabeth Fritzl was only 18 when she went missing in August 1984.… https://historyallday.com/a-prophets-astonishing-450-year-old-predictions-about-king-charles-twisted-fate-are-coming-true/https://historyallday.com/a-prophets-astonishing-450-year-old-predictions-about-king-charles-twisted-fate-are-coming-true/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTFor centuries, unveiling the secrets of Nostradamus’ prophecies has been a topic of fascination, and it looks like we may have finally cracked the code.… https://historyallday.com/experts-find-an-alarming-340-year-old-discovery-in-a-sunken-warship-mn-ad/https://historyallday.com/experts-find-an-alarming-340-year-old-discovery-in-a-sunken-warship-mn-ad/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDuring the 17th century, the Swedish warship Kronan was built. Considered the Swedish Navy’s flagship, it was an incredible behemoth, expected to guide… https://historyallday.com/a-historian-makes-a-fascinating-discovery-that-challenges-everything-we-knew-about-early-humans-they-looked-nothing-like-we-thought/https://historyallday.com/a-historian-makes-a-fascinating-discovery-that-challenges-everything-we-knew-about-early-humans-they-looked-nothing-like-we-thought/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTMany millennia ago, in the ancient forests of Ireland, early humans thrived in spite of competition from other predators like bears and wolves. In the… https://historyallday.com/a-man-finds-a-photo-of-himself-on-a-missing-persons-list-and-it-challenges-everything-he-thought-he-knew/https://historyallday.com/a-man-finds-a-photo-of-himself-on-a-missing-persons-list-and-it-challenges-everything-he-thought-he-knew/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTSteve Carter, a New Jersey man, had grown up with no knowledge of his past. Adopted as an infant in Hawaii, he was raised comfortably in the Garden State.… https://historyallday.com/baby-jessica-made-our-hearts-stop-in-1987-when-she-was-stuck-in-a-well-for-58-hours-how-is-she-doing-today/https://historyallday.com/baby-jessica-made-our-hearts-stop-in-1987-when-she-was-stuck-in-a-well-for-58-hours-how-is-she-doing-today/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTIn 1987, a fateful trip plunged young Jessica McClure into the abyss of a terrifying well. After being trapped for 58 hours, baby Jessica captured the… https://historyallday.com/archeologists-opened-the-tomb-of-jesus-for-the-first-time-in-centuries/https://historyallday.com/archeologists-opened-the-tomb-of-jesus-for-the-first-time-in-centuries/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTFor centuries, Christians have made the journey to Israel in pursuit of pilgrimage, seeking out some of the holiest sites in their faith. https://historyallday.com/experts-find-an-alarming-340-year-old-discovery-in-a-sunken-warship-mn-nex/https://historyallday.com/experts-find-an-alarming-340-year-old-discovery-in-a-sunken-warship-mn-nex/Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDuring the 17th century, the Swedish warship Kronan was built. Considered the Swedish Navy’s flagship, it was an incredible behemoth, expected to guide… https://historyallday.com/who-was-the-real-alice-in-wonderland-2/https://historyallday.com/who-was-the-real-alice-in-wonderland-2/Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe beloved children's author Lewis Carroll actually used a pen name. Carroll's real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. The famous author wrote a book in… https://historyallday.com/these-5-iconic-cartoons-would-offend-people-if-on-air-today/https://historyallday.com/these-5-iconic-cartoons-would-offend-people-if-on-air-today/Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTAs times change, it’s easy to see how perceptions of societal issues have evolved. Looking back, old children’s cartoons have several traces and symbols of…