While Paul Revere rode into history on April 18, 1775, his fellow rider, William Dawes, galloped into undeserved oblivion.
One hundred years ago, Tennis Hall of Famers Dick Williams and Karl Behr survived the most famous shipwreck in history.
In 1889, pitcher Pud Galvin turned to a dubious elixir in hopes of reviving his baseball career.
Greek archaeologists report that budget cuts have placed the country’s cultural heritage at risk.
The flowering trees may be living symbols of peace between the United States and Japan, but their history hasn’t always been free of strife.
Beginning today, this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 100th anniversary of the planting of Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
The solar storm that hit Earth last Thursday delivered only a glancing blow, but in 1859 the planet wasn’t so lucky.
As you prepare to reset your watches, alarms and microwaves, explore eight facts about daylight saving time that might surprise you.
