Who First Said ‘The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword’?
Weirdly enough, it's the same guy who gave Snoopy the opening to his epically bad novel.
Weirdly enough, it's the same guy who gave Snoopy the opening to his epically bad novel.
Discover the hidden rivers buried beneath cities around the world. From Moscow to Tokyo, explore the history and modern efforts to reopen these forgotten waterways.
Discover the most iconic slang from the 1960s and how it shaped modern language. From 'flower power' to 'groovy,' these terms are the linguistic legacy of the decade.
The Silent Generation may not be as flashy a group as Millennials, but they wield a surprising amount of influence over our culture.
All Chinese New Year celebrations are celebrations of the Lunar New Year, but not all Lunar New Year celebrations are traditionally Chinese.
Valentine's Day means chalky candy hearts with a lot to say. But what's the history behind these very loud little candies?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had nine children. Their lives were packed with enough scandal and drama to make 'The Crown' seem positively dull.
Not even John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr could imagine the fandom that awaited them when they headed to the U.S. for the first time.
Discover the fascinating history of pizza, from ancient flatbreads to modern variations.
Uncover the ancient uses and medicinal properties of herbs and spices like pepper, salt, and ginger.
What caused the “flaming clouds of blood and swords” that inspired Edvard Munch to paint 'The Scream'?
When 16-inch-long tracks began popping up on northern California logging sites in 1958, workers dubbed the culprit ‘Big Foot’—but decades later, the whole thing was revealed to be a hoax.
The phrase “Taco Tuesday” has finally entered the public domain (unless you’re in New Jersey).
Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.
From ‘alarm clock’ to ‘zozzled,’ these delightful 1920s terms will transport you back in time.
The idiom has little to do with playing with our food and more to do with equine diets.
Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.
Discover the history of the flu and its devastating impact on the world, from the deadliest influenza pandemic to today’s vaccines.
After Ralph Anspach created an anti-monopoly game, he ended up in the middle of a controversial patent case with Parker Brothers over the history of ‘Monopoly’ itself.
Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.
Discover the mysteries of L’Anse aux Meadows, the only confirmed Viking settlement in North America.
To create the newest season of ‘True Detective,’ showrunner Issa López went all the way back to 1872. And 1959.
Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.
Hundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.