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15 Castles You Can Stay In
These castles are the perfect places to visit when you're looking to get the royal treatment.
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15 Facts About the Maya Civilization
Across Mesoamerica today, you can find sprawling ancient cities with towering pyramids, ballcourts, saunas, monumental sculptures, and enigmatic hieroglyphs—all thanks to the Maya. Here are 15 things you might not know about this ancient civilization.
9 Common Words That Come From Railroad Lingo
Since the introduction of the first working steam locomotive in Great Britain over 200 years ago, trains have been a great influence on Western culture, whether in the world of books, music, or the movies. The language of the railroad has also infused the
Archaeologists Identify World's Oldest Hafted Axe
The researchers date the rock chip between 44,000 and 49,000 years old.
Flip Through Thomas Jefferson’s 18th Century Wine Records
He kept meticulous accounts of his financial transactions.
Washington Irving Bishop: The Mind Reader Who Was Killed By His Own Autopsy
Washington Irving Bishop was an American mentalist and mind reader of some repute toward the end of the 1800s. But he probably didn't see this story coming.
The Little-Known Spy Agency That Inspired the Creation of James Bond
In 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,' Damien Lewis reveals the secret story of the Special Operations Executive, whose daring agents and commandos would go on to invent many of the tactics and techniques of special operations today.
The Time the Crown Jewels Were Stolen
Remarkably, the thief wasn’t punished for his actions.
10 Resolute Facts About William Seward
Abraham Lincoln's most trusted advisor may have also been the most divisive politician of his time.
11 Tips From Marie Antoinette’s Beauty Regimen
You can find beauty and fashion tips almost anywhere, but few compare to those from the Queen of Style herself—Marie Antoinette.
Meet the Unsung "Rocket Girls" Who Helped Get NASA Into Space
These "human computers" were an integral part of the early space program, but were largely unheralded.
A Brief History of the Mint Julep
The mint julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby—but the cocktail's history dates back to long before the famous event was even conceptualized.
How Large Hats and Other Fabulous Fashions Changed the Course of American Horse Racing
A case could be made that the Kentucky Derby is the country's longest-running fashion show.
A Delightful Silent Film About Hand-Drawn Cartoons
The strenuous animation process becomes a charming journey in this 1919 short film.
15 Tips From Walt Whitman for Living a Healthy Life
In 1858, the poet published a 13-column guide to manly health under a pseudonym.
The Best Least Popular Baby Names From 1916
Some pretty fabulous names lurk near the bottom of the SSA's baby name lists.
5 of History's Most Remarkable Teachers
Their strength, dedication, and creativity deserve extra gold stars.
Scenes From the First American Shopping Mall, Filmed in 1956
The Southdale Center in Minnesota was the world's first indoor, air-conditioned mall.
Bob Dylan Confirmed to Have Written Protest Song With Activist Jane Jacobs
"Listen, Robert Moses" protested the planned Lower Manhattan Expressway, which, thanks to Jacobs, was never built.
Archaeologists May Have Found Captain Cook's Ship off Rhode Island's Coast
The ship was likely scuttled before the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island.
25 Adorable Facts about Babies
It’s scientifically proven that they smell amazing.
The Getty is Recapping Game of Thrones With Medieval Manuscripts
Proof that the show owes a lot to the art of the Middle Ages.
Show & Tell: A Campaign Torch Helmet
Political campaigns used to hold late-night parades, when this helmet with a wick would have come in handy.
President James Monroe Lived in a Mansion—Not a Humble Cottage
Archaeologists had to re-think much of what they knew about Monroe's life when they uncovered a large stone house on his estate's grounds.