History
Learn about fascinating stories and discoveries throughout history, from the ancient world to the modern era.
Could the Loch Ness Monster Be a Giant Eel? A New Study Tackles the Mystery
Sky-Gazing Medieval Monks Shed Light on Volcanic Mysteries
Beat the Heat With Culture, Not Contraptions
What Is Environmental Racism? Injustices Throughout History and Today
8 Great Heroes of Human Rights
Understanding Agent Orange: History, Impacts, and Environmental Justice
10 Historic Plants and Why They Went Extinct
Queen's Speech at COP26 Calls on Leaders to Strive for 'True Statesmanship'
What Is Deep Ecology? Philosophy, Principles, and Criticism
Green Revolution: History, Technologies, and Impact
This Strange Tricycle Was Patented In 1881
Who Invented Solar Panels? Discover the History of Solar Energy
The History of Environmental Justice in the United States
What Caused the Permian Extinction?
How the Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II
Why Are Some Countries 30 Minutes Off the Global Time Zone Grid?
7 Brilliant Mathematicians and Their Impact on the Modern World
The Language of Flowers and Herbs: 71 Plants and Their Meanings
8 of the World's Most Dangerous Daredevil Stunts
9 Things You Don't Know About John Muir
'The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends'
12 Things You May Not Know About Otzi the Iceman
12 Signs That a Hard Winter Is Coming
11 Things You May Not Know About Cesar Chavez
10 Famous Appalachian Trail Hikers
12 Amazing Message-In-A-Bottle Stories
10 Female Astronomers Everyone Should Know
6 Eco-Friendly Presidents
10 of the World's Biggest Unsolved Mysteries
9 Famous Female Aviators
Where Did the Word 'OK' Come From?
Did You Hear About the Eggnog Riot of 1826?
The Lost Towns Under Lake Murray
Why Does Autumn Have Two Names?
The Story Behind Spider Christmas Ornaments
8 of the Oldest Forests in the World
8 Ancient Environmental Disasters Caused by Humans
9 Trailblazing Female Explorers
10 Countries Where Royalty Still Rules
7 Fruits and Veggies That Used to Look a Whole Lot Different
How Wheat Changed the World
10 Streets That Helped Shape America
Do We Still Need Daylight Saving Time?
The Spooky History of Bell Witch Cave
6 Great Treasures Found With a Metal Detector
10 Things You Didn't Know About Johnny Appleseed
Teddy Roosevelt's White House Was a Real Zoo
Tipis: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
11 Christmas Traditions We Don't Have in the U.S.
11 Cultural Traditions Protected by UNESCO
15 Legendary World's Fair Leftovers
The Strange and Surprising History Behind 13 Popular Wedding Traditions
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to the Circus?
9 of the World's Most Multilingual Countries
12 Famous Horses From History
Cain and Abel Mystery Solved?
12 Time-Rewinding Living History Farms
This African-American Female Scientist Helped Launch the Space Race
6 Ancient Recipes Translated for Modern Cooks
10 Ways Animals Have Served the Military
7 Cultural Concepts We Don't Have in the U.S.
What the Future Looked Like Way Back When
10 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
8 Languages on the Verge of Extinction