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Travel the world via historical sites that will occupy your mind, eyes, and body. From places frozen in the past like Chernobyl to those with history and present layered atop one another, you'll find new views here.

Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War

These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.

Balloonomania: 18th-Century Europe’s Obsession with Hot Air Balloons

Scientists and showmen alike tested the limits of the new invention.

8 Must-Read Economics Books

Money makes the world go round—but how exactly does our economy function?

6 Fossil Hunters Who Dug Up Clues From the Past

Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.

A Brief History of Opium

An ancient drug with modern implications.

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926—2022

Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.

Amazon Warrior Women: Separating Fact From Fiction

Does the fascinating Greek legend have any basis in reality?

11 Must-Read Books About World War II Weapons

These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

13 Entertaining and Informative YouTube History Channels

The video-sharing site has content for every kind of history buff.

8 Fascinating Facts to Know About the Wars of the Roses

We're taking a look at this series of influential English civil wars.