The British queen ascended to the throne at a time when most women were expected to conform to traditional domestic roles
The British queen died on Thursday at age 96
The 1540 megadrought brought mass suffering to the continent, but European society quickly bounced back
During the Crimean War, the Jamaican businesswoman operated a storehouse and restaurant that offered food, supplies and medicine to British soldiers
The Soviet leader, who died on August 30 at age 91, attempted to enact "revolution from above"
The parallels between the U.S. president and Alexander II, both of whom fought to end servitude in their nations, are striking
Journey to the coast of Croatia, where you’ll encounter an inviting coastline, ancient mummies and so much more
The story of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table has captivated us for a thousand years. But is there any truth behind the tales?
The ancient Macedonian monarch specialized in siege warfare, polygamy and sacrilege
An exhibition at Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum examines fashion's role in supporting social hierarchies that emerged during the landmark intellectual movement
Historians are reevaluating Jane Boleyn's role in her husband and sister-in-law's downfall
A new book spotlights 100 historical photographs of lone women hidden among groups of men
Linear Elamite, a writing system used in what is now Iran, may reveal the secrets of a little-known kingdom bordering Sumer
The new Bahamas Maritime Museum will feature finds from the "Maravillas," a Spanish galleon that sank in 1656 with a cargo of gold, silver and gems
The podcast 'Sidedoor' goes behind-the-scenes with the Smithsonian Culture Rescue Initiative and its heroic efforts to safeguard the nation’s heritage
The country's distinct history is revealed in banknotes, coins and other monetary objects, says the Smithsonian’s curator of numismatics
In early modern England, women accused of being "common scolds" were immersed in rivers and lakes while strapped to contraptions known as ducking stools
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, hijackings occurred, on average, once every five days globally
In the past 20 years, the country has transformed its decrepit coal-transport infrastructure into a thriving recreational wonderland
A new book explores the life of Anna Essinger, who led an entire school's daring escape from Germany in 1933
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