Allison Robertson articles

The Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation made their mark on American history when they became the first ally to America in their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War. But their victory wasn’t such a win after all—it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.
December 10, 2024 Allison Robertson

The Piri Reis World Map

The Piri Reis World Map of 1513 is one of the oldest post-Columbian world maps in existence. Fascinating and confusing cartographers for centuries, it may have actually discovered Antarctica long before its official discovery.
November 22, 2024 Allison Robertson

The Dark Truth About Life In East Germany

In communist East Germany, authorities would use horrific psychological warfare to keep citizens in line. But after the Berlin Wall was built, a more lethal consequence was introduced—and it was worse than you could ever imagine.
November 22, 2024 Allison Robertson

The Real Story Of The California Gold Rush

The California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the nineteenth century—but not just for its fame and fortune. While it may have brought wealth to many, it brought utter devastation to even more.
November 15, 2024 Allison Robertson

Discovering the Lost City of Atlantis

The legendary island of Atlantis has been an intriguing mystery for millennia, with dozens of theories and findings that can be hard to believe. But in 2024, one research team made a remarkable discovery that is impossible to dispute.
November 6, 2024 Allison Robertson

Life Inside North Korea

In North Korea, citizens are strictly trained to obey. Anytime a person becomes “disloyal” to the government, their entire family gets put in horrific concentration camps—and that’s not even the worst of it.
October 31, 2024 Allison Robertson
Lusitania Internal

The RMS Lusitania

While the Lusitania was known as the world’s largest passenger ship, the luxury cruise ship was actually hiding some dark secrets that played right into her tragic end.
October 25, 2024 Allison Robertson

The 15 Best Off-Road Destinations in the U.S.

From towering dunes to mountainous trails and canyons, America’s diverse landscape offers nearly every terrain out there—and they’re waiting for you and your 4x4.
October 21, 2024 Allison Robertson