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How the European Union Works

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, a group of 28 European countries. What does the EU do and why would countries want to leave — or join — it?

Did an Eye Deformity Affect da Vinci's Painting?

Do da Vinci's self-portrait paintings, such as "Salvator Mundi," betray the artist's condition?

Ridiculous History: The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood Killed and Injured Dozens

Imagine 2.3 million gallons of molasses pouring down city streets in a massive, lethal wave. That was the scene in Boston on January 15, 1919.

Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

Was Amelia Earhart Eaten by Giant Land Crabs?

Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop

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Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

Historical Events

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

The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

The Great London Smog of 1952

The Dyatlov Pass Mystery: Were the Hikers Murdered?

Historical Figures

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

Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin

A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President

9 Fascinating Facts About Julius Caesar, 'Dictator for Perpetuity'

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.

The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming

Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang

Can a Country Buy Another Country?

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.

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

The Strange History of Neuschwanstein Castle is No Disney Fairy Tale

Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

North America

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

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers

What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History

World History

HowStuffWorks looks at the history and culture of places from all over the world.

5 Large Nations With No Homeland

How Colonialism Works

Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization

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.