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6 Things You May Not Know About the Dead Sea Scrolls
From their accidental discovery to their sale in the classifieds, find out more about the ancient collection of texts.
11 Things You May Not Know About Paul Revere
Explore 11 facts about American history’s archetypal patriot, Paul Revere, and his famed midnight ride.
10 Things You May Not Know About William the Conqueror
Explore 10 facts about one of European history’s most influential rulers.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Vikings
Explore 10 surprising facts about the seafaring Scandinavians.
5 Romances That Changed History
Love really can change the world—if you’re a member of one of these famous couples, that is.
7 Surprising Facts About Joan of Arc
Explore seven surprising facts about Joan of Arc, 600 years after the courageous teenager rose from obscurity to lead the French army.
7 Things You May Not Know About Caligula
Find out whether the much-maligned emperor was as crazy as they say.
9 Bizarre Baldness Cures
Find out about some of the weird and wacky ways people have attempted to curb or conceal their hair loss over the centuries.
4 Mistresses Who Changed History
Meet four powerful women who bedded but never wedded their paramours, leaving their mark on history by serving as confidantes and advisers.
6 Mysterious Disappearances in U.S. History
From Jimmy Hoffa to the doomed Lost Colony, these inexplicable disappearances continue to befuddle scholars and pique the public’s curiosity.
6 Notoriously Bad Mothers-in-Law
Your mother-in-law may be meddlesome, but chances are she doesn’t hold a candle to these legendary ladies.
8 Legendary Duels
Find out how a bitter rivalry killed a U.S. vice president, how a spot of tea took a violent turn and how jealousy spelled doom for a Russian writer.
