Lee D'Amato
Lee D'Amato is a writer from Queens, New York. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Dramatic Writing. If he's not reading or writing, you can probably find him at the movies, or in the kitchen testing out a new recipe.
5 of the Most Formidable Armies Throughout History
We wouldn't want to cross their paths...
The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon
The runners were plagued by high heat, dusty roads, wild dogs, and rat poison.
The Colonization of Australia
How did the continent become home to British convicts?
Founding Father Button Gwinnett and His Deadly Rivalry
This little-known figure had a short but fascinating life.
Teddy Roosevelt's Legendary Rough Riders
This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.
5 Thought-Provoking Books Similar to Guns, Germs, and Steel
Taking a broad look at the development of civilizations.
What Really Happened During the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Corps of Discovery set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
How Miscommunication and Mass Hysteria Caused the Utah War
This little-known confrontation turned deadly.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War: The Shortest War in Recorded History
It was over in less than an hour.
Virginia Hall, the Allies' Most Dangerous Spy
Nicknamed the "Limping Lady", she was not to be underestimated.
These Oral History Books Share Firsthand Perspectives
Hear directly from people who lived through historical events.
Estevanico, the First African Man to Explore the Americas
His contribution to various expeditions has been largely overlooked.
The Tragic Case of the Radium Girls, and Their Impact on Labor Rights
This public injustice became a force for change.
The Irish Potato Famine and Its Impact on European History
The blight had devastating consequences on the island and beyond.
William McGonagall, the Worst Poet in History
Disgruntled audiences pelted him with rotten eggs.
Isaac Newton's Historic Feud With a Conman
He was determined to take down William Chaloner, an audacious coiner.
Balloonomania: 18th-Century Europe’s Obsession with Hot Air Balloons
Scientists and showmen alike tested the limits of the new invention.
8 Fascinating Facts to Know About the Wars of the Roses
We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.
The Taiping Rebellion and Hong Xiuquan, Self-Proclaimed Younger Brother of Jesus
He led the bloodiest civil war in world history.
The Pueblo Revolt Quashed Spanish Influence in New Mexico
The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.
