Modern History Stories

These tribes have spurned contact with the modern outside world.

Having survived deadly disasters at sea, she was known as "Miss Unsinkable".

From Mesopotamian medicine to the atomic bomb.

It's the birthplace of an enduring alien legend.

Few people were aware of the SOE's existence.

Give yourself the most colorful history lesson ever.

Discover the cultural celebration behind the historic anniversary.

Is there treasure buried beneath this craggy Nova Scotia isle?

Explore Darwin’s lasting legacy.

The late author was known for his essays on baseball, reflections on aging, and so much more.

These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.

Now a major motion picture starring Colin Firth, Operation Mincemeat involved a corpse, a fake fiancée, and the successful invasion of Sicily.

In 1791, the people of Haiti rose up against their oppressors.

These disputes turned deadly.

Justices have reversed course numerous times throughout the years.

The execution device came to be known as a symbol of violent class warfare.

These captivating reads explore rapid change and monumental shifts.

Over 80 years later, the pilot's mysterious disappearance remains unsolved.

He was one of the first to recognize the Nazis were committing genocide.

The new Showtime series The First Lady has piqued our interest in the lives of these remarkable women.