6 Eclipses That Influenced HistoryThese celestial events, whether solar or lunar, inspired fear, advantaged armies and proved groundbreaking theories.Read more
6 Presidential Election Rematches in U.S. HistoryAmong the handful of U.S. presidential rematches, the candidate who lost the first round more often came back to win.Read more
How Hitler’s Failed Beer Hall Putsch Helped Fuel His RiseHitler’s failed 1923 coup and his short term in prison ended up helping the future dictator reset and find his path to power.Read more
8 Ciphers That Shaped HistoryThese secret codes enabled secure communication—at least until others found ways to crack them.Read more
8 of the Most Devastating Bridge CollapsesThe disasters had a wide range of causes, from marching soldiers to a crowd gathered to witness baptisms.Read more
Rosalind Franklin’s Overlooked Role in the Discovery of DNA’s StructureFranklin’s work paved the way for Watson and Crick’s breakthrough discovery of the DNA double helix.Read more
Ben Franklin in Paris: How the Founding Father Won France’s SupportAs American colonists faced tough odds in the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Franklin worked his charm to win France’s vital backing.Read more
8 Infamous Royal ScandalsThese royal scandals drew public fascination and scrutiny, compromising the mystique of monarchies across Europe.Read more
Historic Food MascotsFrom Betty Crocker to Ronald McDonald, companies have used human mascots as the ‘face’ of their products. Not all have stood the test of time.Read more
Esther Peterson: The Woman Behind the Equal Pay ActEsther Eggertsen Peterson was a driving force behind the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and also pushed for better child care resources.Read more
6 Things You Might Not Know About Einstein’s General Theory of RelativityAlbert Einstein’s concept of general relativity is now a bedrock of physics, but it took years to confirm.Read more
Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s DayDressing in green on St. Patrick’s can trace its roots to leprechaun legends, as well as a sign of Irish defiance.Read more