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The Hindenburg Disaster: 9 Surprising Facts
On the 75th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster, explore nine surprising facts about the massive German airship and its fiery demise.
7 Things You May Not Know About Cinco de Mayo
Get the story behind the Cinco de Mayo holiday as the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla approaches.
Killer Fish Rebellatrix Not Your Typical Coelacanth
Rebellatrix, a new member of the “living fossil” coelacanth group, shows a different side of these ancient (but not extinct) fish.
The Renegade Roots of Hollywood Studios
Film studios Universal and Paramount started 100 years ago as insurgent “indies” challenging Thomas Edison’s powerful cartel.
History of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
On the eve of the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, find out more about the origins and evolution of the annual event.
Migrants Brought Farming to Europe, Ancient DNA Suggests
Agriculture spread as farming groups moved northward from the Near East and throughout Europe, researchers have found.
The Guillotine’s First Cut
Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier became the first of thousands to be executed by the guillotine 220 years ago today.
6 Things You May Not Know About the Spanish-American War
Did you know that the Rough Riders didn’t really ride and that Guam’s capture was surprisingly peaceful?
50th Anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair: Slideshow
Check out images from the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle, which opened 50 years ago today.
8 Surprising Fenway Park Events
On the 100th anniversary of the first Major League Baseball game at Fenway Park, explore eight surprising dates from the stadium’s hidden history.
Eating Meat Allowed Humans to Conquer Globe, Scientists Say
Eating meat may have allowed our ancestors to grow fruitful, multiply and spread across the planet, a new study suggests.
The Midnight Ride of William Dawes
While Paul Revere rode into history on April 18, 1775, his fellow rider, William Dawes, galloped into undeserved oblivion.
Marco Polo Went to China After All, Study Suggests
A new study restores the Venetian explorer’s honor by offering evidence that he did indeed reach China and Mongolia.
