Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military leaders who ever lived, even threatening the might of Rome.
World War II raged across much of the Northern Hemisphere between 1939 and 1945 in many epic battles. What historic battlefields can still be visited?
From Greek constellations to Gaelic spirits, these 15 English word origins reveal how a Germanic language evolved into a global vocabulary.
While some languages have survived and thrived, others have died out completely and remain little more than a memory.
The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.
Eleanor of Aquitaine carved her way into the English court through a series of cunning and tactical maneuvers.
During World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers used intelligence services and special forces to thwart their rivals through deception, espionage, and sabotage.
Human civilization owes much of its progress to the sturdy help provided by horses.