The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Dessert, Jell-O

Jell-O did not start as the colorful treat everyone knows today. It began as an invention that tried to bring luxury...

5 Reasons Why Midway-Class Carriers Were So Vital for the U.S. Navy

The Midway-class aircraft carriers weren’t just war machines. They were a turning point. Born at the end of World War II,...

Taylor Swift Rewrites a Tragic Shakespearean Ending in New Music Video

Taylor Swift is not here for tragic endings. In her new music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” the iconic singer...

The Evolution of NHL Goalie Mask Art Over the Last 100 Years

The NHL goalie mask didn’t start as a piece of art. It started as survival gear. First worn to stop a...

The Atomic Bomb That Changed the Course of Human History 80 Years Ago

The bomb dropped on Hiroshima wasn’t just another weapon. It was a warning shot to the world. On August 6, 1945,...

A 25-YO Time Capsule Reveals How Much Life Has Changed Since 2000

Time capsule openings always feel like a handshake across decades. But Dylan Schrader’s 25-year-old Crayola-branded capsule feels closer to a time...

Some of the World’s Most Astonishing Archaeological Discoveries Found by Mistake

The world’s most jaw-dropping discoveries haven’t always come from digging carefully with brushes and maps. Sometimes, it is a lost hiker,...

Why Understanding History Requires Multiple Perspectives

History is more than dates and names. It is about people, and people don’t all see the same event the same...

6 Prominent Historical Figures They Never Taught You About in School

Most people think they have heard it all when it comes to historical figures. You know the usual line-up: Washington, Cleopatra,...

Researchers Claim ‘Underground City’ Beneath Giza Pyramids – But Experts Cry Foul

A group of researchers say they have discovered something massive beneath the Giza Pyramids. Using satellite radar technology, they claim to...