The cultural lineage of the glamorous showgirl stretches back to 19th-century Paris.

After his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, the former emperor was placed in a 'wretched' home on a remote island.

The Great Depression, the worst economic downturn in modern history, profoundly affected the daily life of American families in ways large and small.

These ancient landmarks offer insight into the civilizations of North and South America.