Happy Epiphany!

Here’s a peek at Marco Polo’s legendary interview with Befana herself!

Have an Epiphany with Marco Polo!

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!

January 5, 1477: Charles the Bold Butchered in Battle!

History Schmistory: January 4. An Elephant Never Forgets…

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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!

January 4, 1974: Nixon refuses the demands of the Senate Watergate Committee.

ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 3. Revolt!

January 3, 1932. Banana Revolt in Honduras!

Epiphany, Italian Style

La Befana interviewed by Marco Polo in “Legend Has It.”

History Schmistory: January 3. Top o’ the world, Ma (Tour Eiffel)

1956: A fire damages the top of the Eiffel Tower. Souvenir candles sell like hot-crepes

 

Ouch!

Ouch!

 

History Schmistory: January 2. But, I can’t drive 55…

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!

January 2, 1791: Big Bottom Massacre.

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