British scientists have uncovered a secret at the heart of ancient Egypt’s large cache of animal mummies—many of them contain no animal remains at all.
Take a look back at how five different countries greeted the end of World War II in Europe.
In celebration of National Pretzel Day (April 26), explore the history of this popular snack food, from the seventh century to today.
With the nation reeling in the days after Abraham Lincoln’s death, a massive manhunt went into effect for John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators.
Before heading to Ford’s Theatre on the evening of April 14, 1865, President and Mrs. Lincoln ate dinner together at the White House. What was on their table?
At 2:13 p.m. on April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, embarking on what was supposed to be the third space mission to land on the Moon.
As Washington celebrated the expected end to the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln delivered what would be his last public address from a White House balcony.
