History

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Who Owns the $17 Billion San Jose Loot?

When a shipwreck is found, who gets the loot? The case of the San Jose has got interested parties battling and legal scholars scratching their heads.

Gender-specific Bathrooms Are a Relatively Recent Invention

Bathrooms have been a social battleground in the U.S., from the civil rights' movement of the 1960s to the contemporary struggles for equality. What's the big deal?

How Secret Subs Nearly Caused a Nuclear War During the Cuban Missile Crisis

The tension between the U.S. and USSR was palpable — and nearly devastating, thanks to some nuclear-tipped torpedoes and itchy trigger fingers.

In 1492, Spain Forced Jews to Flee the Country or Convert to Christianity

Lost Songs of Holocaust Survivors Discovered in University Archives

Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?

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The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James

George P. Burdell: The Georgia Tech Student Who Never Existed

Including More Stories of Hope in Holocaust Teachings

Historical Events

From the Age of Enlightenment to the Christmas Truce, learn about some of history's most pivotal events.

Including More Stories of Hope in Holocaust Teachings

Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope

Historical Figures

From Musketeers to Nazis, Archimedes to Harriet Tubman, these famous historical figures changed the course of history -- for better or worse.

The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James

George P. Burdell: The Georgia Tech Student Who Never Existed

How Billy the Kid Really Died

History vs. Myth

You don’t need fiction when history provides you with tales as crazy as the ones we’ve collected for you. Read up while your jaw drops.

Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?

Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?

Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans

Europe

No matter how knowledgeable you are about European history, there's always more to learn! Get an in-depth look at European history in these articles.

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her

Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence

North America

From the southern tip of Florida to the Alaskan wilderness, explore North American history in-depth in the North American history section.

The Missing States of the United States

5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?

Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas

World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored.