The Lost Treasure of the Maya: How Sensationalism Created a Legend
What people expect to find in the ancient civilization is far from the truth.
The Centuries-Long History of the Panama Canal
Dreamt of for hundreds of years, the artificial waterway is a feat of engineering.
7 Must-Read Medieval Historical Fiction Novels
Get lost in exciting tales of royalty, knights, warring factions, and more.
In 1708, the Spanish Galleon San José Sank—And So Did Its Treasure
Somewhere off the coast of Colombia, a treasure worth billions lies on the ocean floor.
What We Know About Uncontacted Peoples
These tribes have spurned contact with the modern outside world.
6 Fascinating Constitutional Crises Throughout History
These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.
The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish
This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.
Historical and Cultural Marvels Abounded in the Americas’ Pre-Columbian Cites
Long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, indigenous American cultures created jaw-dropping cityscapes.
10 Fascinating Ghost Towns Around the World You Can Visit
Decaying buildings, sand-swept streets, and a sense of suspended time make these towns well worth a visit.
“The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann
Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.
Abandoned in the Desert: Humberstone, and Chile's Eerie Ghost Towns
In the sands of northern Chile are haunting reminders of the country's troubled history.
