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11 Innovations That Changed History
From pioneering inventions to bold scientific and medical advancements, find out more about 11 innovations that changed the course of human history.
10 Surprising Facts About Magellan’s Circumnavigation of the Globe
Explore 10 little-known aspects of one of naval history’s most legendary—and deadly—voyages.
10 Innovations That Built Ancient Rome
From aqueducts to battlefield surgery, explore 10 inventions that epitomize the innovative spirit of ancient Rome.
11 Things You May Not Know About Ancient Egypt
From the earliest recorded peace treaty to ancient board games, discover 11 surprising facts about the Gift of the Nile.
7 Terrifying Historical Figures
From Vlad the Impaler to Jack the Ripper, meet seven of history’s creepiest figures.
5 Attacks on U.S. Soil During World War II
The Germans and Japanese waged small-scale campaigns of bombing, sabotage and espionage on American soil during World War II.
7 Historical Figures Famous for Something They Never Did
Find out the truth about seven people who’ve become forever linked with something they never did.
6 Child Monarchs Who Changed History
Find out about six young rulers whose actions and decisions had very grown-up consequences.
6 Famous Prisoners of the Tower of London
Find out about six prominent captives who did time in one of history’s most forbidding prisons.
6 Civil War Guerrilla Leaders
Meet six guerrilla leaders whose unconventional—and often barbaric—tactics played a major role in the Civil War.
5 Would-Be U.S. States
From Franklin to Absaroka, a number of upstart territories just missed out on statehood at various points in U.S. history.
