Visiting Pripyat, Chernobyl's Frozen Ghost Town
Then and now, Pripyat's eerie charms call out to visitors from around the world.
10 Must-Read Cold War Books
30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, look back at the conflict that defined a generation.
14 Fascinating Books About the War to End All Wars
Delve into the 'War to End All Wars.'
How America’s First Domestic Tax Almost Ended the Nation
Just 15 years after the Declaration of Independence, a federal tax was the foment of the Whiskey Rebellion.
13 Remarkable Books About the Great Depression
Fascinating stories of courage, corruption, and change emerged from the darkest period of the 20th century.
Discover Labor Day's History and Origins from its Industrial Revolution Roots to Today
These 10 facts illuminate the reasons behind our day off in September.
10 Fascinating Ghost Towns Around the World You Can Visit
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
10 Epic Medieval Battles That Shaped History and the World's Borders
Medieval battle was a bloody, vicious business. These battles changed the course of history.
11 Movies That Actually Get History (Mostly) Right
These compelling films know their facts.
14 Little-Known Facts About America's Founding Fathers
Do you know which one ended up in jail?
11 Eeriest Unsolved Mysteries of World War II
Ghost trains, unexplained aerial phenomena, and disappeared men still haunt World War II scholars.
7 Infamous Hoaxes That Fooled the World
What’s better than a true story? A story that’s too good to be true.
The Mystery of the Vanishing Amber Room
The Eighth Wonder of the World disappeared without a trace.
13 Epic Battles That Changed the World
These momentous clashes toppled empires, ended conflicts, and changed history.
Lost City of Z: The Mysterious Disappearance of Percy Fawcett
The explorer's disappearance continues to fascinate.
10 Lost Civilizations That Vanished Without a Trace
We may never know their fate.
6 Famous Explorers Who Vanished from the Face of the Earth
They set off into uncharted territory and were never seen again.
10 Most Famous Historical Solar Eclipses
Total solar eclipses are a rare and auspicious event.
