What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere’s ride?
Although Paul Revere’s ride has evolved into an American legend, he was not alone on his famous midnight ride. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to [Read more]
Podcast
History Extra podcast – September 2008
Professor Mary Beard gives us an insight into the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, The controversial legacy of Oliver Cromwell is discussed by Professor John Morrill, Professor David Loades has a date with Elizabeth I and William Cecil.
How LCDs Work
You probably use items containing an LCD (liquid crystal display) every day. This technology can be found in laptops computers, digital clocks, ovens and CD [Read more]
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O’Leary’s cow?
In all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O’Leary’s. The farm animals was accused of kicking over a lantern and starting the [Read more]
Can the government take away my laptop?
Federal agents have the right to confiscate and examine electronic devices belonging to anyone entering the United States — and these agents aren’t required to [Read more]
How King Arthur Worked
Thanks to his enduring presence in western culture, the name King Arthur conjures up a very specific image. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks podcast [Read more]
How Energy-efficient Electronics Work
The average American household spends $1,400 each year on energy bills. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn how energy-efficient electronics can reduce [Read more]
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
Known today as Egypt, Kemet is one of the longest-lived cultures in the world. The great Greek scholars studied at the Kemetic temple-universities, and based [Read more]
How E-voting Works
Generally speaking, e-voting refers to both the electronic means of casting a vote and the electronic means of tabulating votes. Will this become the future [Read more]
How the Great Train Robbery Worked
On the night of August 8, 1963, a gang of thieves stole bank notes worth the equivalent of $50 million. Take a look at our [Read more]