I explore the history gunpowder with the very first hand cannon, and recreate an ancient artifact that is definitely not a ...

Metal detectorists keep pulling the same weird clue from Civil War camps: melted lead scattered everywhere. This video connects that clue to something most people overlook cartridges weren’t just for ...

An interview with Scott D. Anthony, author of Epic Disruptions. The book offers both innovators and curious listeners alike a ...

Is the cold a curse or a tool? From Napoleon’s frozen retreat to Finland’s "White Death," see how history's greatest commanders used General Winter to crush their enemies.

La Salpêtrière. The name might seem somewhat out of place for a modern hospital. Yet, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the site's history. It refers to saltpeter, a key ingredient in gunpowder ...

Cotton's history is as rich and complex as the Silk Road itself. Discover its ancient origins and modern uses beyond clothing ...

Ancient oak tree felled by Toby Carvery owner was still alive, investigation finds - Felling prompted widespread public anger with restaurant chain now facing eviction from site ...

The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards names two Delaware museums as some of the best in the nation. Have you visited ...

St. Patrick's Day is March 17. What to know about the holiday's history, why we wear green and which Florida city hosts the ...

Beneath southern Poland, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has transformed from a medieval industrial powerhouse into a surreal ...

A new exhibition about birds ranges from old masters paintings to contemporary art. The show is “a mad sprawl of instincts ...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has sounded the alarm once more. The CBO reminds us that the current bipartisan consensus of enacting zero reform to Social Security means that the Old-Age ...