Hillary M

Hillary grew up ice skating and loves spending her weekends at her local ice rink. Throughout college she found a passion for history and loves that she gets to write about it.

The History Behind the Expression “Crocodile Tears” Doesn’t Involve Crying Reptiles

The expression “crocodile tears” has been used commonly throughout history and remains in use today. It serves as a great way of describing someone’s...

Inspirational Facts About Hollywood Icon Hattie McDaniel

From her impoverished background to her trailblazing film career, Hattie McDaniel had a rags-to-riches story unlike any other. While the actress navigated a series...

3 Smaller Museums You Must Visit in the United Kingdom

All too often, the big and famous museums and art galleries get all of the attention. From the Metropolitan in New York to Paris'...

Greatest Quarterbacks in NFL History

As any avid NFL fan would know, the quarterback is the mastermind behind their team's victories. While plenty of star quarterbacks have lifted their...

Most Influential Inventions of Ancient Times

Ever wonder how people in ancient times tackled their daily challenges? Well, they were pretty ingenious, creating some cool stuff that has stood the...

Here is Why Da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” is the World’s Most Controversial Painting

Back in 2017, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” became the most expensive painting in the world after being sold for $450.3 million at an...