HISTORY

From scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses to memory foam, here’s all the tech you should be thanking NASA for.

These prehistoric beasts deserve just as much recognition as their dinosaur peers.

For centuries, the Sámi people of Northern Europe have relied on reindeer herding for food, warmth, and income. 

Whether he’s coming to town, doublechecking his list, or kissing your mom, that rotund, rosy-cheeked gift bearer is probably Santa Claus to you. But around the world, he goes by many different names.

Despite what you may believe, 1920 wasn't all flappers and jazz bands. The year saw some major events that would go on to shape history.

From their dark roots to their migration to America, gummy bears play a large role in the history of candy.

'The Wonder'—a new Netflix movie starring Florence Pugh and based on Emma Donoghue's book of the same name—isn't a true story. But it's rooted in real history.

This colorized clip of Edwardian working women brings the early 1900s to life.

These sci-fi tales have gone beyond predicting technological advancements to directly inspiring scientific progress, from robotics to rocketry and everything in between.

These pieces of literature—from 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' to what is widely considered the first novel ever written—are some of the oldest in history.

Sure, you can claim that there is no such thing as coincidence. But just wait ’til you hear these stories.

In 1972, filmmaker Joyce Chopra welcomed her daughter into the world—and invited all the world to see in her groundbreaking documentary, 'Joyce at 34.'