Researchers have confirmed that a giant crater in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was formed by a crashing meteorite.
Is priceless Mayan gold hiding in the depths of Guatemala's Lake Izabal?
Dozens of books that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson have surfaced at Washington University in St. Louis, where they have been keeping a low profile for 131 years.
Dick Winters, whose bravery and heroism during World War II were chronicled in the book and television series "Band of Brothers," has died at 92.
Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the model for an iconic poster associated with Rosie the Riveter, died on December 26 at the age of 86.
As 2011 prepares to make its arrival, we take a look at some of the most exciting and consequential stories from this year in history.
This week, as the world watches a true astronomical rarity–the first full lunar eclipse to coincide with a winter solstice since 1554–we take a look at legendary eclipses with undeniable historical significance.
Nearly a century after striking an iceberg and plunging into the North Atlantic, Titanic has become a meal for hungry microscopic bacteria.
