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Titanic Week on HISTORY
HISTORY commemorates the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking with television specials, daily news articles and online features.
4 Things You May Not Know About the Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh, one of the Civil War’s most deadly clashes, took place 150 years ago this week.
Baseball’s First Fountain of Youth
In 1889, pitcher Pud Galvin turned to a dubious elixir in hopes of reviving his baseball career.
T. Rex Cousin Was Largest Known Feathered Animal
A giant dinosaur that roamed China 125 million years ago is the largest feathered creature known to science, a new study reports.
New York’s Tallest, From Trinity Church to the Freedom Tower: Slideshow
With the Freedom Tower poised to become New York’s tallest building, find out about other structures that have held that distinction over the years.
Human Ancestors Tamed Fire Earlier Than Thought
Campfire remains from a South African cave suggest fire control by early humans dates back 1 million years.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Penny
As Canada eliminates its pennies from circulation, explore surprising facts about the one-cent coin.
Van Gogh Painted Mutant Sunflowers
Scientists have studied the genetic mutation responsible for an uncommon sunflower variety depicted in van Gogh’s famous “Sunflower” series.
Are Greece’s Ancient Treasures Under Threat?
Greek archaeologists report that budget cuts have placed the country’s cultural heritage at risk.
Where Does the Moon Come From?
As new research casts doubt on a leading theory about how the moon came into being, explore various lunar formation models.
Georgian-Era British Sailors Lived on Ample Meat and Beer, Study Shows
Sailors in the British Royal Navy ate better than working-class civilians 200 years ago, research suggests.
Sunken Cities
As news breaks that Venice is (still) sinking, explore other cities that have slipped beneath the waves.
The Drama Behind 100 Years of Washington’s Cherry Blossoms
Beginning today, this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 100th anniversary of the planting of Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
