The Gibson Girl: The turn of the century’s “ideal” woman, independent and feminine
Countries that ceased to exist in the 20th century
The Culper Ring: The spy ring of Long Island neighbors who conveyed secrets about the British to George Washington
In 1952, a German scientist predicted the name “Elon” would be associated with the colonization of Mars
Yale’s rare book library is designed to shield precious works from direct sunlight
Restoration work in Rome’s ancient catacombs reveals 1,600-year-old hidden frescoes
Explosion of WWII grenades in a German town
Drinking horns have been popular in European culture since the 9th century BC
Trulli: The unique stone huts of Apulia
The Lizzie Borden case: Interest surges again in the shocking 1892 axe murder
