History has shown that height need not be a prerequisite for being in charge. Here are five world leaders who made a formidable impact in their times, despite being even shorter than France's mighty — and somewhat mislabeled — "Little Colonel." The post 5 Famous Leaders Who Were Shorter Than Napoleon appeared first on History Facts.| History Facts
Since the establishment of the office in 1789, 45 people have served in 47 presidencies. Each president has brought their own brand of political discourse to the role, and historians tend to remember these leaders primarily for their major historical achievements and policy decisions. But behind the presidents’ political legacies lie plenty of lesser-known details we don’t hear about as often, whether it’s a past life as an executioner, a penchant for skinny-dipping, or a fierce disli...| History Facts
Most people know Albert Einstein as the face of genius, but there was much more to this famous figure than his groundbreaking work in physics. The German-born, Nobel Prize-winning scientist was curious, compassionate, and principled, and he thought deeply about what it means to live a purposeful, ethical life. These weren’t just abstract ideas — they were guiding principles that informed much of what he did and spoke about. Here, distilled from the many nuggets of wisdom Einstein shared o...| History Facts
The apparent one-hit wonder of the U.S. Founding Fathers, John Hancock is largely known today solely for inscribing the first and largest signature at the bottom the Declaration of Independence — an act that resulted in his name becoming a synonym for the legally identifying scribbles we apply to checks and other important forms today. It may seem curious that Hancock’s name stands front and center among the signatures on this most cherished document of American history, ahead of far more...| History Facts
Despite its poor reputation, the Garibaldi biscuit has been a mainstay of the British biscuit tin for over 150 years.| SECONDS | Food history
As the British presence in India increased, so did their taste for curry.| SECONDS | Food history
Drinking and feasting with the Avignon popes was rarely a dull occasion. From the birth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to eating only white foods, we explore the (un)holy appetites of the supreme pontiffs in medieval Provence.| SECONDS | Food history
Eugénie Brazier (1895-1977), known as the ‘mother of modern French cooking’, was the first woman to win three Michelin stars and the first chef to earn six stars simultaneously.| SECONDS | Food history