The Centuries-Long History of the Panama Canal
Dreamt of for hundreds of years, the artificial waterway is a feat of engineering.
The Discovery of Penicillin and its Impact on Modern Medicine
The antibiotic saved many lives during WWII and afterward.
Franksgiving: That Time FDR Tried to Move Thanksgiving
The Depression-era decision was unpopular.
From the Great Fire to the Colosseum: 5 Interesting Facts About the Roman Empire
The empire has undeniably shaped Western history and culture.
The Tragic and Bizarre London Beer Flood of 1814
A brewery accident led to multiple unforeseen casualties.
The Brutal and Bloody History of the Apache Wars
Skirmishes and slaughters in the southwest.
The FBI Surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
The civil rights leader was the target of a covert FBI project to discredit him.
10 Fascinating Archaeological Discoveries That Changed Our Understanding of Human History
From artwork to a rudimentary analog computer and beyond.
What We Know About 7 Mysterious Historical Figures
The details of their lives are largely unknown.
In 1708, the Spanish Galleon San José Sank—And So Did Its Treasure
Somewhere off the coast of Colombia, a treasure worth billions lies on the ocean floor.
The Historic Significance of Alexander Hamilton’s Financial Reforms
Find out why his likeness is still on the $10 bill.
5 Historical Mystics Who Embraced Occultism
These leaders looked outside science and established religion for answers.
The Mysterious Execution of Mussolini
As his dictatorship came crumbling down, he was captured while trying to flee the country.
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7 Graphic Novels for History Buffs
The past comes to life in a vivid new way, thanks to these historical graphic novels.
7 Immersive Journalism Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down
See the world through someone else's eyes.
John Dillinger: The Robin Hood of the Great Depression
The 1930s gangster became the media's favorite antihero.
8 Amazing Historical Artifacts on Display Around the World
You can see these remarkable objects from the past with your own eyes.
What Do We Actually Know About Area 51?
The Air Force base has been the subject of numerous conspiracies over the years.
8 Comprehensive Books About the Great Migration
Learn more about one of the largest population shifts in American history.
King Philip’s War Set the Stage for the American Revolution
This early conflict between colonists and Native Americans had unexpected consequences.
