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The Killer Fog That Blanketed London, 60 Years Ago
For five days in December 1952, the Great Smog smothered London, wreaking havoc and killing thousands.
The Man Who Shipped New England Ice Around the World
Iced drinks were luxuries for the rich until 19th-century entrepreneur Frederic Tudor made a fortune shipping New England ice around the world.
A Perfect Solar Superstorm: The 1859 Carrington Event
The solar storm that hit Earth last Thursday delivered only a glancing blow, but in 1859 the planet wasn’t so lucky.
Little Ice Age, Big Consequences
Explore some of the numerous events scholars have linked to the Little Ice Age, which new research suggests was caused by volcanic eruptions.
Will Hurricane Irene Spawn a Baby Boom?
Does history support the common perception that disasters can lead to spikes in birth rates?
Why Do Hurricanes Have Names?
As Hurricane Irene churns toward the northeastern United States, find out how tropical cyclones came to be assigned people’s names.
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.
Major Blizzards in U.S. History
As the East Coast digs out after a two-day blizzard that froze holiday travel, we revisit some of the worst winter storms in U.S. history.
Heat Waves Throughout History
With more sweltering days on the horizon, it’s worth taking a look at some of history’s worst heat waves to see what happens when things really heat up.
