How Many People Died in World War I?The carnage of the First World War was so extreme that historians have had a difficult time agreeing on exactly how many people lost their lives.Read more
Why Did the Vikings Disappear From Greenland?In the 15th century, the Vikings vanished from Greenland after more than 400 years of living there—what happened?Read more
How Early Signs of Climate Change Date Back to the Industrial RevolutionEvidence of warming temperatures has been detected as early as the 1830s.Read more
Who Invented Ice Cream?The origins of ice cream, sorbet and other chilled dairy treats are difficult to pin down—but span back to antiquity.Read more
FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Children: Who Were They?Franklin Roosevelt’s children offered physical, emotional and political support throughout his presidency.Read more
Timeline: What Happened at the Boston Marathon BombingThe April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing inflicted horror on a beloved race tradition and led to one of the most intensive manhunts in history.Read more
Why Social Security Was the Cornerstone of FDR’s New DealSocial Security differed from other New Deal programs in that it wasn’t a short-term solution to the Great Depression. It was a long-term investment.Read more
8 Major Discoveries Made With Metal DetectorsArmed with inexpensive tools, treasure-hunting hobbyists the world over have made some momentous and valuable finds.Read more
How Did Beethoven Die?Genetic analysis of the composer’s hair reveals a likely cause of death.Read more
Inside FDR’s Isolated Childhood—and Privileged UpbringingFranklin D. Roosevelt’s formative years instilled in him the empathy, optimism and stoicism that marked his presidency.Read more
How the 1904 World’s Fair Showcased New American FoodsPeanut butter. Ice cream cones. Cotton candy. The 1904 St. Louis exposition popularized some of America’s favorite foods.Read more
How Humans Took Care of Their Teeth Through HistoryThe dental hygiene tools available to our ancestors have evolved—but still bear a striking resemblance to what’s used today.Read more