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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.
8 Things You May Not Know About Money
From China’s “flying money” to Siberian “soft gold,” here are eight things you may not know about the history of money.
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.
5 Things You May Not Know About the Men Who Built America
Get ready for the premiere of The Men Who Built America with five facts about the series’ principal subjects.
7 Things You May Not Know About Caligula
Find out whether the much-maligned emperor was as crazy as they say.
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.
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.
6 Child Monarchs Who Changed History
Find out about six young rulers whose actions and decisions had very grown-up consequences.
