History

St. Augustine Is Finally Ready to Tell Its Complicated Story

The oldest city in America is home to Lincolnville, an all-Black community that changed history

The Ultimate National Park Souvenir: A 1925 Yellowstone Tour Bus

Up for auction on Bring a Trailer, this vintage sightseeing vehicle is a relic you can still drive

When Futurism and Fascism Clashed With Pasta In Italy

Cooking, politics and history all converged

Is Overpopulation Really as Bad as They Say It Is?

Believe it or not, there may actually be too few humans in the 22nd century

What Can Medieval Monks Teach Us About Concentration?

Talking distraction with the author of “The Wandering Mind”

How a Floating Speakeasy Ended Up at the Bottom of a Michigan Lake

During Prohibition, a timber barge was converted into an unlawful dance hall

Relive the Early Days of Aviation in John Lancaster's "The Great Air Race"

In 1919, the nation's best aviators embarked on a daring competition

What's Going on With Phil Collins's Collection of Alamo Artifacts?

As rock star hobbies go, this is an especially interesting one

A Brief History of Photographing the Golden Gate Bridge

Construction on the iconic landmark began 90 years ago this week

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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