History

The National Archives Just Released 150 Historical GIFs. Save Them All.

Hemingway and Nixon, reporting for clever-email-response duty

How a Collector Pounced on the First-Ever Mercury Cougar

This sweet ride has been around the block a few times

This Prewar Speedster Is a Real American Hero

Early sports car gave Europe a run for its money

100-Year-Old Sandwich Book Has 400 Recipes, Most of Them Treacherous

"Mix a pound of beef and a well-beaten egg. Form into a roll."

The Six Rarest Road-Going Porsches of All Time

Including the “most perfect car out there”

You Can Buy a Colorado Ghost Town for the Price of a Modest Suburban House

Small village was abandoned in the ‘70s after a murder

Watch a Man Eat a Cracker From 1863, Live to Tell About It

Wash it down with 35-year old coffee. Still live.

A Brief History of Automotive Hydraulics

From practical to pissing contest, in 300 brief years

So, Uh, How Long Till We’re All Wearing Jetpacks?

The history of the solo flyer, and when you’ll have one

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Discovering the Changing American West Along the Pony Express Trail

Agriculture consolidation, small-town decline and water scarcity are changing the composition of the country west of the Mississippi River

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This September

From fascinating histories to thought-provoking takes on technology

The Hemingway Guide to Miami and Key West

Dining, fishing, drinking and cavorting in Papa's footsteps

Downtown LA’s Architectural Wonders Are Hiding in Plain Sight

How many of these marvels have you actually stopped to appreciate?

Archaeological Dig Reveals History of Human Settlement in Oregon

Evidence suggests people lived there over 18,000 years ago

Everything You've Believed About Early Human Society Might Be Wrong

A new study sheds light on gender and hunting in the ancient world

Life Lessons From Einstein’s “Gedankenexperiments”

Use regular daydreaming sessions to supercharge your own creativity

Decades After He Disappeared, Jimmy Hoffa Still Intrigues

He's had a steady presence in films and literature

Jackie Chan: The First Celebrity Automotive Influencer?

How a partnership with Mitsubishi shaped three decades of moviemaking

Inside Villa d’Este, the Greatest Car Show You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, motoring royalty — and their multi-million-dollar masterpieces — convene on the manicured shores of Lake Como

Revisiting the History of One Scientist’s Journeys Deep Into the Ocean

Brad Fox’s “The Bathysphere Book” chronicles an extraordinary voyage

The Early History of Hotels in the US Sounds a Lot Like Airbnb

In the 1700s, homes were often used for lodging