History

America’s first pioneers of the stars.  

Throughout the trench systems that ran along the Western Front, there were an estimated 500,000 cats—here’s why.

The brothers had quite the divergent life paths.

He was in hiding until 1974.

300 years later, his infamous treasure is still lost.

She wanted to attend law school, despite the barriers.

The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the longest and most controversial battles of the Vietnam War. 

National Treasure was onto something with the writing on the back.

Many of them have yet to be returned to their countries of origin.

The only thing that could stop RADM Richard O’Kane was his own faulty torpedo.

They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.

These iconic artists were also veterans.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating those who made great strides in the name of equality.

The case divided France.

These inventive methods of protection may surprise you.

Now little-known, these incidents once shocked voters.

She ascended the highest French Pyrenees summit, defying preconceived notions about women's athleticism.

Do you know which one ended up in jail?

The author was inspired by his WWII and postwar experiences.

The Christian martyr and symbol of love has a murky backstory.