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Margaret Hamilton oversaw MIT's groundbreaking Software Engineering Division.

These how-to guides will instantly transport you back in time.

He wasn't exactly fearsome.

What would the world be like if these plots had worked?

Their rise, their fall, and every scandalous detail in between. 

Descended from a Macedonian line of rulers, Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt before it fell to Caesar Augustus.

The holiday spirit brought a ceasefire to the trenches.

From first ladies to rock stars, these were the year's best releases.

This little-known aviation accident resulted in 14 deaths.

This terrifying wreck, and its cannibalistic aftermath, inspired Moby Dick.

A funny, irreverent series you won't regret binging.

Read up on the surprise military strike that catapulted America into WWII.

Illuminating tales of the past you won't want to miss.

The large flightless birds turned out to be a formidable enemy.

This WWII battle has been called one of the worst naval defeats in U.S. history.

These conflicts were fought in hellish conditions.

These striking monuments pay tribute to those who served.

Explore one of the darkest times in history.

Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.

Check out the books everyone’s been buzzing about.