History

This little-known figure had a short but fascinating life.

The Air Force base has been the subject of numerous conspiracies over the years.

Was the anarchist plot real, or just a frenzy of paranoia?

This early conflict between colonists and Native Americans had unexpected consequences.

They capture historical moments both real and reimagined.

This cavalry regiment was celebrated for its role in the Spanish-American War.

Did you know the US tried to hide nuclear weapons under the Greenland ice sheet?

HMS Revenge was aptly named.

Discover the artist behind the famous wax statue museums. 

An unexpected development required quick thinking.

He provided valuable intelligence from his jail cell.

The collection boasts over 17 million visual items.

The full scope of its intelligence work remained a secret until the 21st century.

Did he liberate the people, or brutally oppress them?

Numerous veterans worked on the film.

The Corps of Discovery set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

He assassinated the mystic at an ostensible housewarming party.

There's a story behind the distinctive flair.

Colonel Luke Lea hatched a harebrained scheme.

Taking a closer look at this harmful wartime measure.