History Archives - Interesting Facts

One of the original ships of the U.S. Navy is still afloat.

Martial arts uniform with black belt on wooden background

Teddy Roosevelt received an honorary black belt in judo.

The earliest U.S. presidents didn’t wear pants.

Jack-o’-lanterns come from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack.

Napoleon’s grandnephew created the forerunner of the FBI.

Maryland’s state sport is jousting.