History

Turns Out Montana Has Cryptids of Its Own

And one has been on display in a museum for decades

“Churchill: A Drinking Life” Is a Booze-Soaked Tour Through History

A new book on Winston Churchill busts some drinking myths about the former PM, who preferred low ABV and bubbles to martinis

Unearthing the Strange History of Vampire Autopsies

In the not-too-distant past, certain exhumed bodies led people to believe in vampirism

Before All the Buzzy Electrified Sports Cars, There Was the Honda J-VX

A forgotten '90s concept car paved the way for hybrid performance machines, including its direct successor, the Acura NSX

Turns Out Coffee Is a Useful Ally in Wartime

Revisiting the history of the Civil War, coffee in hand

Who Designed the Porsche 911? 60 Years Later, It's Still Not Clear.

The family of former chief designer Erwin Komenda would like a word

Dozens of Museums Prepare for Picassopalooza in 2023

To mark the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, a variety of exhibits around the world will revisit his life and work

At What Point Did We Officially Become Smarter Than Neanderthals?

A new study probes the genetic mutation that may have changed everything

How the Horror and Fellowship of WWI Shaped "Lord of the Rings"

As Amazon rolls out "The Rings of Power," historians explain the personal experience J.R.R. Tolkien brought to Middle-earth

The Other Gold Rush: El Alto Taps Into California’s Apricot Legacy

Before Silicon Valley, the hills of Los Altos were covered in apricot trees

In Chicago’s Demolition Days, Richard Nickel Stood in the Way

The pioneering preservationist and his architectural muse are the subjects of a new exhibit at the Driehaus Museum

Inside the Hamptons' Wild, Star-Studded Annual Softball Game

Painters, novelists, politicians, ringers. The list of those who have played, umpired or attended the Artists & Writers Charity Softball Game is equal parts iconic and chaotic.

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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