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Federal Hall, New York City, circa 1789; the first capitol building of the United States.

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The 18th‑Century Origins of Recess Appointments

When cross‑country travel by horse prevented senators from quickly convening, the Framers decided to allow the president to make temporary appointments.

7 Photos of London’s Underground During WWII Blitz

As Hitler bombed London, its citizens set up makeshift beds in rail cars, on escalators and even in tunnels to get a night’s sleep.

How ‘Nosferatu’ Reinvented the Vampire

While the 1897 novel ‘Dracula’ launched a genre of literature and film about vampires, a 1922 knock‑off film cast the villain in a whole new light.

Hurricane Science: Key Advances in Tracking the Deadly Storms

The first recorded hurricane forecast was issued by a Jesuit priest in 1875. A series of critical tools have since refined the science.