History

It was one of the last battles of the Civil War.

These iconic images summed up entire wars in the public imagination.

The historic building has seen a lot over the years.

Rip the terrier had a knack for digging through rubble.

Nicknamed the "Limping Lady", she was not to be underestimated.

His was the best-preserved tomb found in the Valley of the Kings.

So much to learn, so little time...

Who was the lady with the lamp?

These sea voyages had lofty goals.

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Entire civilizations have crumbled around them, yet these cities remain remarkably unchanged.

His contribution to various expeditions has been largely overlooked.

These masterpieces mysteriously disappeared.

This public injustice became a force for change.

These combatants of the ancient world still fascinate us today.

The final day of WWI has become an anniversary of respect and remembrance for fallen soldiers.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November...

This attack on a Spanish town allowed Nazi Germany to hone its aerial strategies.

The blight had devastating consequences on the island and beyond.

Some of these shocking mandates are still on the books.