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10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events

Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name that might ring a bell. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.

Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La

A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the 1933 novel "Lost Horizon," the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains largely mythical, despite the Chinese effort to make it a "real" place.

10 of History's Most Torrid Love Affairs

Scarlett and Rhett's relationship drama may seem fit only for fiction, but plenty of real-life couples could go toe-to-toe with them as far as torrid affairs go. Here are 10 historical duos that fit the bill.

Were witches really burned at the stake in Salem?

Including More Stories of Hope in Holocaust Teachings

How the Black Panthers Worked

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How 1968's Poor People's Campaign Continues Today

The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

19th-century Time Capsule Discovered Beneath Confederate Memorial

Historical Events

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

How 1968's Poor People's Campaign Continues Today

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today

Historical Figures

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

Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?

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.

5 Fascinating Egyptian Gods and Goddesses You Should Know

7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing

What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible?

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.

From William the Bastard to William the Conqueror: The King Who Transformed England

The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?

How Centuries of Inbreeding Led to the Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw'

North America

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

Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History

What Fueled the Famous Feud Between the Hatfields and McCoys?

The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

World History

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

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask

9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania

World Wars

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.

Japanese Kamikazes: Heroic or Horrifying?

Help Find the Lost Clickers of D-Day

Soviet 'Night Witches' Flew Bombing Missions Against the Nazis