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Keeping Cool Through the Ages: Slideshow
As temperatures soar in many regions of the United States, find out how people beat the heat when cranking up the A/C wasn’t an option.
Remembering the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
HISTORY’s chief historian answers questions about the Civil War’s first major land battle, which took place 150 years ago today.
Slideshow: When Artifacts Become Astronauts
From Amelia Earhart’s scarf to part of a 16th-century warship, explore historic items that hitched a ride into the final frontier on the space shuttle.
Video: Space Shuttle Milestones
As the countdown to the final space shuttle launch begins, explore some of the program’s most unforgettable moments.
Video: The Declaration of Independence
Explore the history of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed America’s independence on July 4, 1776.
Slideshow: Orbit-Clogging Space Junk
Astronauts evacuated the International Space Station on Tuesday during a close encounter with space debris, part of the swirl of trash circling the planet.
Earliest American Art Found in Florida?
A Florida fossil hunter may have found the earliest example of American art: a 13,000-year-old bone with an engraving of a mammoth or mastodon.
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
Hammocks’ Rocking History
Hammocks, which new research has shown to help people sleep more quickly and deeply, have a long and rich history that goes back 1,000 years.
Slideshow: History’s Best and Worst Dads
This Father’s Day, we bring you five men who exemplify some of history’s finest parenting—along with five others you’ll be glad you never had to call Dad.
A Taste of Lobster History
In honor of National Lobster Day, check out these shell-shocking facts about one of America’s most beloved crustaceans.
Pentagon Papers Fully Declassified on Famous Leak’s 40th Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of their leak to the public, the Pentagon Papers have been declassified and released in their entirety.
Slideshow: History of the Duke and Duchess’ New Digs
Home to countless royals and the site of key events, London’s Kensington Palace has a long and rich history.
