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A look at history beyond war and politics.

Nearly 200 years after the original Salem witch trials, the same town saw allegations resurface.

These tragic murders reverberated throughout their kingdoms.

Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.

Immerse yourself in a slice of the past and take home a stylish tote bag while you're at it.

Sometimes the truth is stranger—and more alarming—than fiction.

From the heretic's fork to being eaten alive by insects, these grisly old torture methods prove that humans have always been brutal.

These tribes have spurned contact with the modern outside world.

Having survived deadly disasters at sea, she was known as "Miss Unsinkable".

Like many armies, they played tricks on their enemies.

These explorers set out with high hopes, but were never seen alive again.

It's the birthplace of an enduring alien legend.

An impressive airlift circumvented a Soviet power grab.

This wind instrument was designed to intimidate opponents.

Few people were aware of the SOE's existence.

Check out the recent breaks in historical discovery that everyone's been raving about.

Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.

This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.

Historian Paul Kennedy chronicles the emergence of a new world order.

Many of these structures pre-date the US—some by hundreds of years.