What happened on this day in history: General Sherman burns Atlanta and begins his March to the Sea, the Clinton-Lewinsky affair begins, and more.1842: Cherokee Slave Revolt A group of 25 enslaved people rise up against their Cherokee enslavers in Oklahoma, locking them in their homes before they fled at night. The men, women, and children stole horses, guns, food, and other supplies and headed toward Mexico, fighting off bounty hunters as they went.

What happened on this day in history: Scotland Yard is established, the Chicago Tylenol murders begin, and more momentous events from September 29th in history.1571: Caravaggio Is Born Caravaggio’s painting David with the Head of Goliath. 1610. Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is born in Milan. Caravaggio trained as a painter in his home city, then moved to Rome and quickly made a name for himself as an artist — and a troublemaker.

Everything you wanted to know about equerries but were afraid to ask.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth II in 2015, when she became the longest reigning monarch in British history overtaking her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. Being a royal is hard work. While you’re gently waving at your subjects, riding around in carriages and wearing rather elaborate head gear, you need someone dependable by your side so you never have to do anything for yourself.

Between 2575 and 2465 B.C.E., the Pyramids of Giza were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — but who built the pyramids?Science History Images/Alamy Stock PhotoMany people believe the pyramids were built by enslaved Jewish laborers — but they were actually constructed by a skilled group of workers. There is no short supply of theories about who built the pyramids. Many suggest that slaves kept by the ancient Egyptians were forced en masse to construct these magnificent ancient wonders.

Because round heads are seen as ideal, Chinese parents are snapping up items that range from pillows and sleeping pads to $4,300 helmets that can help mold their children's skulls. PixabayHelmets, pillows, and sleeping mats in China promise to make babies’ heads more round. In China, a new beauty trend says there’s nothing better than a round head — and there’s nothing worse than a flat one. As a result, some parents across the country are seeking out items to help “round” their babies’ soft skulls.