Isaac Newton will forever be considered an iconic physicist, the British genius who penned the revered "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica" in 1687.
Gangs and organized crime have had a huge influence in the development of the modern world's major cities, but some gangs made their mark in ages past.
If the man in this cover photo doesn't ring a bell, you might not be too familiar with the history of the cellphone you're likely using to read this article.
J. Edgar Hoover headed up the Federal Bureau of Investigations for 48 years, but he spent his final years under intense scrutiny for the way he ran the agency.
But did Buffalo Bill Cody really work as a rider for the Pony Express, or was this just a way to make his storytelling more exciting for paying customers?
While Churchill's reputation as a statesman is well-documented, his attitude toward UFOs — including a giant coverup of a sighting — is less well known.
Decades ago in a medieval cemetery, a 1,000-year-old skeleton of a nun was discovered. This finding would completely change how medieval nuns are viewed.
According to their main website, there are nearly 8.7 million practicing Jehovah's Witnesses around the world, and they are present in more than 240 countries.
According to the WHO, between 1.3 and 4 million cases of cholera are reported around the world every year and are responsible for up to 143,000 deaths.
The Pilgrims fled persecution in England and wound up in Massachusetts, setting into motion the events that would end in the formation of the United States.
When people become the head of a country, they become quite powerful — they shape daily life for the citizens. They are also placed squarely in the crosshairs.
Before the 14th-century black plague decimated Europe, there was an outbreak known as the Justinian plague, which was the first documented pandemic in history.