4 Myths About When Montezuma Met CortésThe encounter between the Spanish explorer and Aztec king changed the course of history. But the story has long been told from one side.Read more
The Nubian Queen Who Fought Back Caesar’s ArmyQueen Amanirenas commanded soldiers of the ancient Kingdom of Kush and successfully resisted Roman rule.Read more
6 Influential African American JudgesThese jurists had to break barriers to get to the bench—and didn’t stop once they got there.Read more
How German U‑Boats Were Used in WWI—And Perfected in WWIIAfter terrorizing trans‑Atlantic ships in World War I, German U‑boats grew even more fearsome in World War II.Read more
7 St. Patrick’s Day Legends and Myths DebunkedBefore you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, get your facts straight by exploring common misconceptions about the holiday.Read more
Did Women Fight as Gladiators in Ancient Rome?Roman audiences craved novelty. Females battling each other with weapons fit the bill.Read more
Why More and More Shipwrecks Are Being DiscoveredTens of thousands of shipwrecks lie lost and forgotten on the sea floor—but efforts to locate and explore them have seen great advances.Read more
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American RevolutionHow five of the nation’s Founders made their livings, how they invested in the revolutionary cause—and what they gained and lost.Read more
When Soviet‑Led Forces Crushed the 1968 ‘Prague Spring’A 1968 attempt in Czechoslovakia to introduce liberal reforms was met with a violent invasion of Soviet‑led troops.Read more
6 Ways Coffee Helped Transform the WorldFrom stirring up coffee house rebellions to supporting the Industrial Revolution, the popular caffeinated brew has fueled global change.Read more
How Madam C.J. Walker Became a Self‑Made MillionaireDespite Jim Crow oppression, Walker founded her own haircare company that helped thousands of African American women gain financial independence.Read more
Soviet Union Leaders: A TimelineFrom Stalin’s reign of terror to Gorbachev and glasnost, meet the eight leaders who presided over the USSR.Read more
