6 Mysteries Surrounding Virgil's Life and Work
Nearly 2,000 years after Virgil wrote "The Aeneid," even the most basic facts about the author are still a source of controversy.
Nearly 2,000 years after Virgil wrote "The Aeneid," even the most basic facts about the author are still a source of controversy.
In 1985, the Soviet propaganda machine accused Western bands of spreading racism, homosexuality, and anti-Soviet myths.
Colorized stereographs give us a glimpse at life in the Japanese army at the beginning of the 20th century.
During World War II, officials (briefly) thought it might be best to take a more, um, natural approach to their weaponry.
In 1948, the fictional H. Rochester Sneath badgered his fellow headmasters about sex ed, rodent infestations, and exorcisms.
Discovered in 1999, the Nebra sky disk is the oldest-known graphic of the universe in human history.
At least four different people claim the fizzy concoction was their idea. Here, we try to determine who's telling the truth—and who's just blowing bubbles.
The 1955 educational film "Sniffles and Sneezes" explores how germs are spread.
Long before the existence of Photoshop, so-called “spirit photographers” were manipulating images to convincing—and haunting—effect.
At a 1928 dinner party in Paris, Fitzgerald kneeled before the Ulysses author, “kissed his hand, and declared: ‘How does it feel to be a great genius, Sir? I am so excited at seeing you, Sir, that I could weep.’”
The title page of this guide to the world's fauna rightly boasts "13 coloured plates and numerous illustrations in the text." The illustrations are the best part.
After George Parkman mysteriously disappeared on November 23, 1849, an unusual suspect emerged.
It was Anthony Pratt, in the sitting room, with the brilliant idea.
During the Prohibition Era, moonshiners had to be pretty crafty to keep their activities under wraps.
The infamous family feud lasted decades, and claimed the lives of 13 people. But what caused it in the first place?
While the official song of the organization proclaimed that the motto of the players was “Do or Die,” the rules of of conduct weren’t quite so tough.
Long before Arlington's famous Tomb of the Unknown Solider had a round-the-clock guard, the estate was home to a much different kind of solider: Union troops.
Nearly 800 people have been featured since 1847. Here are a few you probably haven't heard of.
One of the most important documents in the history of government celebrates its 800th birthday today.
In honor of Flag Day, we thought it was time you knew the truth.