The Wreck of the ‘Äpplet’—Sister Ship of Sweden’s Infamous ‘Vasa’—Has Been Found After More Than Three Centuries
‘Äpplet’ had a more successful naval career than its short-lived sibling, the ‘Vasa.’ Studying its wreck could help explain why.
‘Äpplet’ had a more successful naval career than its short-lived sibling, the ‘Vasa.’ Studying its wreck could help explain why.
From the World War II engagement that helped instigate a medical breakthrough to the devastating attack that indirectly contributed to the Renaissance, these battles altered the course of history.
The war in Ukraine is having more unintended consequences, including a new lights-out policy at one of the world's most famous attractions.
Some of the most well-known cities in the world have gone through at least one name change.
The Middle Ages may not have been crawling with ice zombies or dragons, but much of the HBO hit 'House of the Dragon'—and its predecessor, 'Game of Thrones'—is taken from real history.
What was Kleenex originally used for? The product’s fascinating history has ties to Kotex and World War I.
The Gold Star Family license plate has its roots in a custom that began during World War I.
The three-day Civil War battle was a badly needed win for the North—but like all victories, it came with a price.
In the 1940s, residents near Hanford, Washington, were getting dosed with the radioactive equivalent of Three Mile Island every day.
Europe saw no shortage of bloody conflicts in the 19th century, and one of the most important was the clash of empires in Crimea.
Your history teacher probably didn't tell you about the time the unfortunately named Captain Schlitt's bowel movement sank an entire German submarine.
While enjoying a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day, remember the women who introduced the treat to soldiers during World War I.
We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.
We sometimes think human prehistory was much more peaceful than today. But archaeological evidence suggests otherwise.
Major William Martin was a Roman Catholic Welshman who enjoyed the theater and loved his fiancée, Pam. He also didn’t exist—but the Nazis didn’t know that.
Tom Cruise was less enthusiastic about a sequel to 'Top Gun' in 1990, which he described a 'fairy tale' version of war.
Whether you're planning to live abroad or travel internationally, these are the countries where you'll find the most safety and stability.
For Christmas dinner in 1870, Paris restaurant Voisin publicized a menu that featured kangaroo stew, elephant stock, stuffed donkey head, and bear chops.
The U.S. military catalogued 285 incidents involving Japanese fu-go, mostly in the Western United States and Canada; one incident resulted in five deaths.
The fall of Constantinople isn’t the only battle that helped usher in a whole new era of history.
The Civil War remains one of the most important chapters in American history. But the conflict itself was more complex than North vs. South.
From Pontiac's Rebellion to the Battle for Castle Itter, here are eight of the most legendary clashes that were waged after the war was technically over.
In the 1950s, the U.S. government built fake houses on its nuclear test site in Nevada, and many of them didn't survive.
It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.