See how the elaborate battle armor worn by medieval knights developed and evolved.

From goggles to kayaks and more, discover eight incredible inventions by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Ten years after his famous 1492 voyage, Christopher Columbus, awaiting the gallows on criminal charges in a Caribbean prison, plotted a treacherous final journey to restore his reputation.

Everyone loves chewing gum! And the reason this treat is so popular in America is all thanks to an exiled Mexican President.

Revealing evidence, expertise from investigators and candid testimony from those closest to the tragedy tell the definitive story of the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Populism refers to politicians claiming to represent the people—but its roots trace back to the 19th century.

The super ships of the ancient world provided numerous benefits to the Egyptians and created new modes of transportation.

Ancient Greeks and Romans left behind more than knowledge—thousands of eerie "curse tablets" reveal a darker side of their legacy.

Learn the history of the widely used drug, from its origins in the chewing of coca leaves in 3000 BC to its rise as a party drug in the 1970s.