Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza has long held the world’s attention as the most well-known pyramid, but it’s not the world’s largest by volume or even mass. An overlooked pyramid in Cholula, Mexico actually holds the world record...
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Continue ReadingEach of these 19 hotels has a haunted history that makes them unlike any other accommodations on Earth, from ghosts that wake up guests just for fun to former hotel owners that still roam the halls at night. Are you...
Continue ReadingWhether or not you’re a fan of the cooler temperatures and changing leaves that arrive with the fall season, it’s likely you enjoy a few time-honored traditions associated with this time of year. Here are 25 favorites...
Continue ReadingThe Concorde took its final flight in 2003, but the legacy of the groundbreaking aircraft endures. Discover why the supersonic jet is one of the most famous airplanes ever built...
Continue ReadingLife may not always be a fairy-tale, but these castles sure make it look like one. We rounded up some of the world’s most spectacular castles — from traditional medieval structures to some with a surprising history...
Continue ReadingIn the mid-1800s, the Lone Star State was a sovereign state. Here’s a brief history into what was once considered the Republic of Texas...
Continue ReadingCamp David serves as a tranquil retreat for U.S. presidents and a secluded venue for hosting foreign world leaders. But what exactly is Camp David?...
Continue ReadingToday's sea captains rely on sophisticated navigation tools, but how did the courageous ancient mariners do it? They relied their ancestral knowledge, meticulous observational skills, and environmental aides to cross thousands of miles on the open ocean. ...
Continue ReadingThe world’s most popular clothing item has been a staple of fashion for decades. Here's a brief history of how blue jeans originated in the U.S...
Continue ReadingWho knew that an effort to reduce crime by banning booze would backfire in a spectacularly unexpected way? Here's a surprising history of Prohibition...
Continue ReadingFrom the pyramids of Egypt to Stonehenge, ancient sites have fascinated the world for millennia. Other sites are far lesser known, and the questions of why they were originally built are still unanswered. Here are four fascinating ancient places...
Continue ReadingBoston has many nicknames, but arguably the most widely known is "Beantown." While not altogether popular among Bostonians, it’s one that has stuck, especially with tourists. Here’s the story behind how Boston came to be called "Beantown."...
Continue ReadingWhat exactly happened in the Wild West and where did it take place? Learn more about this era that captured our imaginations...
Continue ReadingNew Orleans has other names — Crescent City, NOLA, N’awlins. But how did the city earn the unique nickname, the "Big Easy"?...
Continue ReadingOf the 50 states, four share one thing in common: the word “new” in their name — find out how New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and New Mexico were named...
Continue ReadingThe cowboy hat is an iconic fixture of the Wild West, but that wasn’t always the case. Find out how this iconic headpiece come to be associated with the horse-riding, cattle ranchers of American lore...
Continue ReadingThe 50 states of the U.S. fit together like a puzzle. Here’s a brief history of how each state in the U.S. earned a distinct, unique shape...
Continue ReadingEveryone knows that Alaska and Hawaii are the two most recent state additions to the country. Here are the five newest continental states...
Continue ReadingLederhosen aren’t just donned at Oktoberfest. They actually have a long history in Europe. Here’s a shortened guide to these iconic trousers...
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