Wisconsin History

Imagine the sheer volume of hours people spent on Wikipedia—2.4 billion! What were they so curious about this year?

Elvis Presley made history in Madison, Wisconsin—not on stage, but by breaking up a fight, an event now marked with a roadside plaque.

Wisconsin may be famous for beer drinking and cheese, but the state has some seriously old and fascinating places and businesses that are still operating today.

Did you know that two former University of Wisconsin-Madison students have gone down in history for pulling off two epic pranks that are still celebrated today?

Several horror movies have been filmed in Wisconsin, but only one is often referred to as "the worst movie ever made".

Today I came across a fascinating legend involving Wisconsin's Lake Mendota and lost treasure chests that I had never heard about before.

Did you know Wisconsin's famous 'Badger State' nickname didn't actually come from the furry animals with sharp claws and scrappy attitudes? Me neither, until today.

The Mirabel Caves Hotel in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, aka, "Hotel Hell" has a long, tragic history that has led to several different haunted legends.

If you want to walk in the footsteps of infamous gangsters like Al Capone and John Dillinger, then book a stay at one of these Wisconsin resorts.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin, was the first private home electrified by Edison, and it has some scary stories to share too.