History
The Real History Behind Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre's Marriage in 'Maestro'
The Bradley Cooper-led film is a dramatization of the storied composer and conductor's complex love life
Rare Bottle of Scotch Whisky Sells for Record-Breaking $2.7 Million
Made in 1926, the whisky aged in sherry casks for 60 years before being bottled in 1986
From Ancient Ruins to Historic Military Forts, Connect with Arizona’s Vibrant History and Living Cultures On Foot
Step outside to uncover the state’s multifaceted past and unrivaled natural beauty
The Architectural History of the JFK Assassination Site
How November 22, 1963, changed Dallas' Dealey Plaza forever
How Money Transformed Medieval Europe
A new exhibition explores the questions raised by economic revolution—and how familiar those questions remain today
Why Is Medieval Art So Weird?
Titled "Weird Medieval Guys," a new book examines illustrations of armless frogs, human-sized snails and more
U.S. Army Clears 110 Black Soldiers Charged in 1917 Houston Riots
The soldiers have been given honorable discharges, and their families may now be eligible for benefits
Titanic Passengers Dined in Style Before Disaster Struck
A water-stained first-class dinner menu dated April 11, 1912 just sold for more than $100,000
Only Ten Babe Ruth Rookie Baseball Cards Survive. Now, One Is Going Up for Auction
Bidding starts at $2.5 million, but the auction house expects the 1914 collectible to sell for much more—and possibly break memorabilia records
Hadrian's Wall Damaged by Sycamore Gap Tree Felling, Inspection Confirms
Cut down by a chainsaw, the beloved tree fell atop the 1,900-year-old Roman wall in September
Wind May Have Helped Sculpt Egypt's Famous Sphinx
New research suggests that a natural rock formation served as the sculpture's foundation
Malcolm X Opera Opens in New York
The Afrofuturist production examines the civil rights leader's legacy and lasting influence
Sealed French Love Letters Read for the First Time in 265 Years
Written during the Seven Years' War, the letters offer rare insights into the lives of everyday people during wartime
Before He Rose to Power, Adolf Hitler Staged a Coup and Went to Prison
The Beer Hall Putsch was a spectacular failure. It also set the stage for Nazi Germany
The History of the Internet, From MP3s to MySpace Tom
A new online museum explores the digital artifacts that defined the internet's early days
Sold for $239,000, This Map Is Actually a Rare 14th-Century Nautical Chart—and Worth $7.5 Million
A San Diego map dealer uncovered the artifact's true origins through impressive historical sleuthing
Archaeologists Discover Electoral Campaign Inscription Inside Pompeii House
The text urged voters to elect a candidate named Aulus Rustius Verus to a position of political power
Stunning 2,700-Year-Old Sculpture Unearthed in Iraq
Archaeologists hope to reunite the 18-ton torso of the Assyrian deity with its head, severed by smugglers decades ago
Declassified Cold War Satellite Photos Reveal Hundreds of Roman-Era Forts
Once thought to be defensive military bases, the forts may have supported peaceful trade and travel
Which of These Vintage Dolls Do You Find the Creepiest?
Now in its fifth year, an annual contest spotlights a Minnesota museum's historical doll collection
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