Chopines: 16th century platform shoes a challenge even for the bravest fashionistas
Child labor of early 20th century brought to life in colorized images
The Library of Trinity College in Dublin: A 300-year-old institution, home to over 200,000 books
“I see that you have made three spelling mistakes,” remarked Marquis de Favras when he read his death warrant
Steampunk triumphs in the Neverwas Haul, a Victorian house on wheels inspired by science fiction novels
John L. Sullivan was the first gloved-boxing world champion, and saw the world as his Fight Club
From warship to conveying flour: A Swedish ship lost 350 years ago offers up secrets
In its long life, the Greek Parthenon was used as a church and then a mosque
The Great Blue Hole of Belize, one of top diving sites in the world, became famous thanks to Jacques Cousteau
Some of the most legendary swords of all time
