Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
Soccer has been played in some form for hundreds of years globally, but where did it come from and how has it changed culture along the way?
As Secretary of the Treasury in the Washington administration, Alexander Hamilton laid the foundations of the American financial system.
1970s cultist Jim Jones was a charismatic man who convinced hundreds to follow his lead, all the way to death.
In recent years, museums and galleries all around the world have challenged the cultural hegemony imposed by colonialism by showcasing Indigenous artists and non-European languages.
Could Queen Victoria actually have been in love with Lord Melbourne, the first Prime Minister of her reign?
In 1514, the Portuguese king sent Pope Leo X an Indian elephant named Hanno. The animal became a symbol of the papacy’s moral bankruptcy.
Female espionage is often synonymous with sexpionage in popular culture. Discover how these Cold War spies slipped under the radar as writers, entertainers, and homemakers.
From sea to shining sea, the United States is full of cities with interesting names and nicknames.