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10 Things You May Not Know About the War of 1812
On the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812, explore 10 surprising facts about the conflict.
Watergate: Where Are They Now?
Forty years after burglars were arrested at the Watergate complex, find out what happened to key players in the ensuing scandal.
A Daredevil History of Niagara Falls
As Nik Wallenda attempts to cross the gorge on a tightrope, explore the history of Niagara Falls and the daring stunts it has witnessed.
Did Neanderthals Create World’s Oldest Cave Paintings?
Not only were Neanderthals smarter than experts once thought, they may have beat modern humans to cave art creation.
A Flag Day History of the Stars and Stripes
In honor of Flag Day this Thursday, discover how the Stars and Stripes came into existence.
Archaeologists Seek Evidence of Oldest Black School
A building in Williamsburg, Virginia, might be the oldest existing structure associated with black education in the United States.
Annie Oakley’s Gun Sells at Auction
The shotgun Annie Oakley may have used while performing for Queen Victoria has fetched $143,400.
Horse Racing’s Triple Crown: 10 Fast Facts
As I’ll Have Another drops out of Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, it will be at least another year before a horse can finally win American racing’s ultimate prize.
The Biggest Losers: Dinosaurs Slim Down With Lasers
New research shows that dinosaurs weighed significantly less than previous estimates.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
As the United Kingdom celebrates the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, take a look back at the country’s last Diamond Jubilee—Queen Victoria’s in 1897.
The Akutan Zero: How a Captured Japanese Fighter Plane Helped Win World War II
While the Battle of Midway raged, Allied fighters in the Aleutian Islands quietly captured a Japanese fighter plane that helped them win World War II.
8 Things You May Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II
As the United Kingdom celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, explore the extraordinary life and 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
A Brief History of Bloodletting
As researchers announce that bloodletting might have some benefits after all, find out more about this ancient treatment’s long history.
