History

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

The historic building has seen a lot over the years.

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

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

Rip the terrier had a knack for digging through rubble.

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.

These combatants of the ancient world still fascinate us today.

This public injustice became a force for change.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November...

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

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.