The Obscure Origins of Halloween
Discover the rich history behind this spooky holiday.
Rediscover the World Around You With 7 Accessible Ethnographies
These eye-opening books shed light on other cultures and communities.
5 Royal Scandals Throughout History
These faux pas tarnished several family names.
How Ivan the Terrible Earned His Nickname
The Russian tsar had a fearsome reputation.
The Cult of the Supreme Being: A New Religion in Revolutionary France
The French Revolution left fertile ground for a new approach to religion.
6 Historical Political Cartoons That Capture the Hopes and Fears of the Past
These satirical drawings reveal the debates that dominated bygone eras.
The Most Bizarre Historical Folk Remedies
Each of these so-called cures is stranger than the last.
The Great Fire of Rome Nearly Destroyed the City in the Empire's First Century
Look beyond the fabled fiddle.
Betsy Ross: How the Seamstress Became an Enduring Symbol of American Patriotism
She's said to have created the first American flag, but the real story is more complicated.
Coco Chanel’s Legacy, From Iconic Fashion Designer to Nazi Collaborator
The famed businesswoman had direct ties to Hitler’s intelligence agency.
The History of Freemasonry, a Fraternal Organization Fraught with Conspiracy Theories
It's been shrouded in secrecy since the 14th century.
The History Behind Strange Sayings
Idioms make up a huge part of our day-to-day language. But where do they come from?
5 Unusual Holidays Inspired by History
These celebrations are rooted in the past.
10 Everyday Objects that Doubled as Real Spy Gadgets
These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.
10 Ancient Battles That Shook Civilizations
From brilliant victories to unpredictable military upsets, these conflicts stunned the ancient world.
These Medieval Weapons Shaped Warfare for Centuries
It wasn't all just swords and lances...
5 Bloodthirsty Monarchs Who Slayed Their Way to the Throne
Nothing could stand in the way of these rulers' ambitions—not even their own families.
The Unbelievable Tales of History’s Most Unlikely Victories
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
Norwegian Explorer Roald Amundsen Led the First Successful Expedition to the South Pole
Temperatures dropped below −70 °F on the grueling journey.
WWI Nurse Edith Cavell Sacrificed Her Life to Save Hundreds of Soldiers
On October 12, 1915, Cavell was executed for her part in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape Belgium.
