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History’s Worst Nuclear Disasters
As experts scramble to stem the mounting crisis in Japan, we take a look at four of the most devastating nuclear accidents to date.
Did Blood Cause Henry VIII’s Madness and Reproductive Woes?
Biological factors may have caused Henry VIII’s madness and reproductive woes, new research suggests.
Did Vikings Use Crystals to Navigate?
New research suggests that the mythic sunstones used by seafaring Vikings were polarizing crystals that helped them navigate under overcast skies.
Japan Pledges to Find Remains of Iwo Jima Dead
Japan has vowed to locate the remains of an estimated 12,000 troops still missing since the Battle of Iwo Jima.
At the Oscars, History Wins Big
Movies based on real-life figures and historical events have proven a success at the Academy Awards.
Romances That Changed History
For better or for worse, these historic romances altered the course of history.
Frank Buckles, Last U.S. World War I Vet, Dies at 110
Frank Buckles, America’s last surviving World War I veteran, has died at age 110.
Beer from 19th-Century Shipwreck May Be Brewed Again
Finnish researchers hope to crack the recipe of 200-year-old beer found in a Baltic shipwreck and recreate it for today’s drinkers.
Major Mob Busts in U.S. History
We take a look at some of the most significant Mafia busts in the history of the organized crime network.
World War II Memo Cracked by Allies Found
Volunteers at the former codebreaking center Bletchley Park have found a memo proving the success of the Allies’ game-changing deception campaign during World War II.
William Wallace: The Real Robin Hood?
Was Scottish knight William Wallace of “Braveheart” fame the inspiration behind the legend of Robin Hood?
In 17th-Century Letters, King of Spain Frets Over Jamestown
Colonial Williamsburg has acquired 17th-century letters in which Philip III of Spain worries about England’s establishment of Jamestown.
Solving the Riddle of Stonehenge’s Construction
The mystery of how prehistoric builders constructed the mighty Stonehenge has baffled scholars for centuries.
