American History
Can Gardening Change the World?
The American History Museum celebrates our country's lush food history—and explores its food future—with the Food in the Garden series
Take a Tour Through the Computer Museum of 1983
In 1979, the MIT Computer Museum was founded, and in 1983 the television show Computer Chronicles TV went to visit
Sail-Powered Ships Are Making a Comeback
New pressures have engineers turning to old ideas, and Rolls-Royce is working on a sailing ship
What Queen Elizabeth II Would Have Said If Nuclear War Started in the 1980s
Undelivered speeches give a glimpse into alternate realities that never came to pass
Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Maria Mitchell, America’s First Female Professional Astronomer
Today would have been Maria Mitchell's 195th birthday, and if she were still around she'd probably celebrate it by looking at the stars
People Had To Be Convinced of the Usefulness of Electricity
When electricity came around, it wasn't immediately seen as a necessity
No, You’re Probably Not Smarter Than a 1912-Era 8th Grader
How well can you do on this 101-year old quiz for Bullitt County, Kentucky, eighth graders?
Redskins Hall of Famers Say Team Name is Probably Offensive, But Shouldn’t Change
Many Native Americans have called for the team to change their name out of respect for their culture and history
Here’s What Nagasaki Would Have Looked Like If the Tsar Bomba Had Replaced ‘Fat Man’
A Google Earth add-on helps you understand the strength of the world's nuclear arsenal
The Ten Most Controversial Articles on Wikipedia Might Surprise You
One researcher has quantified the most controversial Wikipedia entires of all time in ten different languages
Helen Thomas, Trailblazing Female Journalist, Dies at 92
Many credit Thomas with breaking the glass ceiling for women in journalism
Take a Ride on the New York Subway Circa 1905
Pioneering cinematographer Gottfried Wilhelm “Billy” Bitzer shot this silent film about a year after the subway's first line opened.
How Other Cities Avoided Detroit’s Fate
Many places manage to avoid actually filing for bankruptcy, despite being in dire straits
This Town Has Spent 11 Years Planning a 60 Foot Lava Lamp
Everybody loves lava lamps. But perhaps nobody loves lava lamps quite as much as the town of Soap Lake, Washington
Hurry In! These Smithsonian Exhibitions Won’t Be Here Much Longer
Spend your remaining summer days at the museums, and don't miss out on the Smithsonian's soon-to-be-closed exhibits
The CIA May Have Taken Cues From 1960s-Era James Bond
CIA director Allen Dulles admired James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and the two struck up a mutually beneficial relationship
It’s a Good Thing We Have Smokey: These 1940s Fire Prevention Ads Are Something Else
Replacing racially charged and aggressive World War II imagery, Smokey the Bear is an iconic character
Tragic Duel + 209 Years = Comedy Gold
In the centuries since Burr shot Hamilton, the duel has inspired some truly funny pop culture references
Legislators Want to Put a National Park on the Moon
A bill in the House of Representatives wants to protect the Apollo landing sites. But can it?
This Town Wants to Put Its Deer on Birth Control
In Westchester County, hunting with firearms is prohibited and deer have no predators
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