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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 Ancient Sports Stars
From early Olympians to the Michael Jordan of Roman chariot racing, these seven sportsmen stand among the athletic elite of the ancient world.
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.
5 19th-Century Utopian Communities in the United States
From group marriage to restrictions on hot baths, explore the surprising practices of five utopian communities in 19th-century America.
7 Famous Slave Revolts
Find out about seven groups of slaves who risked everything for a chance at freedom.
4 Rules for Bathing, According to Beau Brummell
English fashion icon Beau Brummell introduced his compatriots to his revolutionary ideas on hygiene in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
5 Ancient New Year’s Celebrations
Get the facts on the ways 5 ancient civilizations rang in the New Year.
7 Historical Events That Took Place on Christmas
Get the facts on seven famous historical events that fell on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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.
8 Things You May Not Know About Trains
From the earliest steam locomotives to today’s high-speed “bullet trains,” here are eight things you may not know about the “iron horse.”
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.
