HISTORY

‘Little Women’ author Louisa May Alcott was also an early suffragette who fought against slavery and registered women to vote.

Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.

Ahead of the release of Ridley Scott’s biopic, ‘Napoleon,’ here are 11 facts about the woman who once stood in the emperor’s shadow.

You think you’ve seen every category of words … then you find this batch, including such oddities as tableclothwise and rabbitwise.

A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.

Centuries later, Stede Bonnet’s motivations and actual aptitude for piracy remain unclear. But he still managed to make the history books—in his nightgown, no less.

The Eastern European tradition is rooted in a beloved folktale often known as 'The Legend of the Christmas Spider.'

They're the most famous chess pieces in history—but much of their story is still unknown

The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred at the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month.

Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.

They may not be as “precious” as diamonds or emeralds, but these scarce gems are just as valuable—if not more so.

There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.