This Day in History

Hitler is Sentenced for Role in Beer Hall Putsch

Adolf Hitler, the future dictator of Nazi Germany, is sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the failed Beer Hall Putsch, a coup attempt to overthrow the government in Munich. Although Hitler serves only nine months of his sentence, his time in prison allows him to reflect on his political strategies and […]

King Tut’s Sarcophagus Uncovered

On January 3rd, 1924, archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered the magnificent sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun, finally revealing the golden secrets of the boy king’s tomb after two years of arduous excavation.