Happy Epiphany!
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Here’s a peek at Marco Polo’s legendary interview with Befana herself!
Have an Epiphany with Marco Polo!
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Had an epiphany lately? Marco Polo has. See his interview with La Befana: Italian Epiphany Legend.
ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 5. Charles is Dead!
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
January 5, 1477: Charles the Bold Butchered in Battle!
History Schmistory: January 4. An Elephant Never Forgets…
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
1903: Topsy, an old circus elephant, is electrocuted by Thomas Edison in an effort to shed light on the “dangers” of AC current, during the much publicized War of Currents campaign. More proof that Thomas Edison had no soul. Just look at the guy…ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 4. Nixon Says No!
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
January 4, 1974: Nixon refuses the demands of the Senate Watergate Committee.
ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 3. Revolt!
Monday, January 3, 2022
January 3, 1932. Banana Revolt in Honduras!
Epiphany, Italian Style
Monday, January 3, 2022
La Befana interviewed by Marco Polo in “Legend Has It.”
History Schmistory: January 3. Top o’ the world, Ma (Tour Eiffel)
Monday, January 3, 2022
1956: A fire damages the top of the Eiffel Tower. Souvenir candles sell like hot-crepes
History Schmistory: January 2. But, I can’t drive 55…
Sunday, January 2, 2022
1974: President Richard Nixon signs a bill lowering the maximum U.S. speed limit to 55 MPH in order to conserve gasoline during an OPEC embargo. This eventually causes Sammy Hagar to completely lose it.
ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 2. Massacre in Big Bottom!
Sunday, January 2, 2022
January 2, 1791: Big Bottom Massacre.