Stephen Wood

Gone are the days of absolute monarchy. Today, the ruler’s duties are merely ceremonial.

From a disastrous 'Battle of New Orleans' to the comical 'Left Shark,' the entertainment has captured the public's imagination.

What if the truth was a lot more complicated than we thought?

The organizers of the San Francisco event faced major challenges, including a lawsuit by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Following the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, California existed as an independent nation—for 25 days.

The extra day tacked on to every fourth year is a subtle admission that even something as regular and simple as a calendar can be more complicated than we think.