History

"Empire of Ice and Stone” Outlines One of the Most Disastrous Expeditions in Polar History

The wooden-hulled Karluk departed Canada for the Arctic Ocean with Captain Bob Bartlett at the helm in 1913

Historians Revisit the Greener History of Greenland

A glimpse two million years into the past

The 11 Books You Should Be Reading This December

Polar exploration, undersea creatures and a Paul McCartney biography

Historians Discover Evidence of Ancient Snacks at the Roman Colosseum

In ancient times, they weren't ancient snacks; they were just...snacks

Popular Grand Canyon Stop Renamed to Reflect Indigenous Heritage

The National Park Service made the change after the Havasupai Tribe submitted a formal request earlier this year

The Story Behind Jones Soda’s Turkey & Gravy, The Soft Drink No One Likes But Everyone Wants to Try

What started as a Thanksgiving flavor gimmick has turned into a holiday tradition in a bottle

Amateur Historian Finds 15th Century English Coin in Canada

The discovery sparks new questions about English exploration in Newfoundland

A Gripping Portrait of the Black Power Movement Comes to Houston

A new exhibition shows activist Stokely Carmichael through the lens of photographer Gordon Parks

7 Podcasts That'll Get You Back Into Podcasts

Have you hit a rut? Here are a few new listens that just might get you back into the swing of things.

Maine's Tallest Mountain Has a Supernatural History

That history, in turn, has inspired a beer

Remembering When Boxing Was a Required Class at Harvard

From the "American Lion" to JFK to novelist Norman Mailer, thousands of alumni learned how to throw a punch in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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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