2-2-09

U.S. soldiers in Vietnam called purple smoke grenades "Goofy Grape."

1-28-09

Napoleon hogs history's spotlight, but his commanders were also interesting.

1-15-09

Hockey players in the NHL didn't wear helmets until 1979.

5-30-08

For a long time, Louis XVI didn't know how to have sex.

"The true cause of the couple's infertility is revealed in a letter written by Marie-Antoinette's brother, Joseph II, to another brother, Leopold II...the problem was that when the King and Queen slept together, 'he introduces the member, stays there without moving for about two minutes, withdraws without ejaculating but still erect, and bids goodnight.'"

5-10-08

When Louis XVI was executed, the guillotine blade didn't initially cut his head all the way off.

4-1-08

A cool April Fool's prank, plus history lesson.