How Does A World War Happen?
World wars differ from others in scale and power. But they are fought for the same reasons: desire for territory, resources, military alliances, or primacy.
Read MoreWorld wars differ from others in scale and power. But they are fought for the same reasons: desire for territory, resources, military alliances, or primacy.
Read MoreFor many, the U.N. boils down to the fact that it makes rules that the whole world is expected to follow. So the United Nations has a lot of untold truths.
Read MoreIt took dozens of contributions to the development of a vehicle to finally arrive at the cars we see on the streets today.
Read MoreToday, Sega works with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo rather than competing with them. But it was once a major player in the video game industry's "console wars."
Read MoreBorders, a familiar sight and staple storefront for more than four decades, faced plenty of problems in its final years. But what was the final straw?
Read MoreSometimes, it's taken centuries for critics, historians, and scholars to finally catch on to what an artist was really trying to get across in a work.
Read MoreThe formation of a supergroup is always exciting. When things work out, even for a single album, a supergroup can leave an indelible mark on music history.
Read MoreA Darth Vader grotesque is situated on one of the gablets of the Washington National Cathedral.
Read MoreUkraine's rich history is unknown to most people, though it's been at the nexus of conflict since ancient times. This is the history of Ukraine explained.
Read MorePeople are born, and after however long, people die. The challenge of disposing of dead bodies is solved in various ways in different cultures around the world.
Read MoreWe humans like to track the passage of time. We use various timepieces as well as possibly a printed display of the year. Which brings us to December.
Read MoreThere are few toys that instantly evoke an afternoon of '70s and '80s arts and crafts as much as the iconic and beloved Shrinky Dinks.
Read MorePerhaps in the United States, coffee in all its various forms reigns supreme, but a huge portion of the world prefers a cup of tea, second only to water.
Read MoreClothing, from hats to footwear and everything in between, is often a compromise between fashion and practicality. One example would be high heels.
Read MoreViagra is one of the biggest game changers ever for men struggling in bed, but it wasn't invented to treat erectile dysfunction. Here's why Viagra was invented.
Read MoreBacteria like E.coli and salmonella lurking in contaminated food can be downright deadly, and companies have had to recall their products due to illness.
Read MoreRoger's mother, Lady Henriette Tichborne, always held out hope her son was still alive. She'd heard rumors that some of the ships' passengers were rescued .
Read MoreThe Easy-Bake Oven is still a thing, and you can purchase one to this day, although it bears little resemblance to the original machines of the 1960s.
Read MoreCarl Lentz, pastor of the New York congregation of Hillsong Church, was fired over his "moral failures," including his admission that he'd cheated on his wife.
Read MoreSome college traditions have deep, deep roots in history. That's clearly the case with Auburn University students shouting "War Eagle!" during games.
Read MoreWe've all heard the advice to "work smarter, not harder." (Though sometimes it's hard to work smart.) Science is doing just that: easing physical tasks.
Read MoreHere's a closer look at what happened to Betamax tapes, as well as the VCRs that supported them.
Read MoreCountry legend Loretta Lynn has numerous hit songs to her name, but one thing she has few other musicians can claim is an allegedly haunted house.
Read MoreVladimir Putin of Russia and Kim Jong-Un of North Korea have some things in common: a shared border, a history with communism. Is there more to the story?
Read MoreSandra West, a socialite in San Antonio in the1960s, was buried in a peculiar fashion by being laid to rest in the front seat of her beloved blue Ferrari.
Read MoreIt is often assumed that the Oscars remain with the actors themselves for the rest of their lives. But the truth is, that hasn't always been the case.
Read MoreVolodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, was thrust into the harsh, tragic spotlight of world history when his country was invaded by the Russian military.
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