Stephen Wood

From a disastrous 'Battle of New Orleans' and a 3-D glasses experiment to the comical 'Left Shark,' the entertainment has captured the public's imagination.

The extra day tacked on to every fourth year is a subtle admission that even something as regular and simple as a calendar can be more complicated than we think.

Creative differences, money problems and a certain band member's girlfriend have all been used to explain the split. But what if the truth was a lot more complicated?

Following the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, California existed as an independent nation—for 25 days.

Gone are the days of absolute monarchy. Today, the ruler's duties are merely ceremonial.

The organizers of the San Francisco event faced major challenges, including a lawsuit by the U.S. Olympic Committee.