Indeed, human lives—and even history itself—would not be the same without the intervention of certain animals. Some have shown such heroic qualities that they have helped us in wars, in major ...

Everyone knows Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Disney animated film released in 1937. However, the tale that inspired it is much older and is based on a real story—one far darker than the version ...

It divided a city, a country, and Europe while becoming a global symbol of the Cold War. Here are five essential facts about ...

To control the territory, the Roman Republic threw all its forces for more than a century (343-264 BCE) in a duel against the ...

She has fascinated history enthusiasts for centuries. Known for her beauty, ingenuity, and relationship with King Henry II, ...

With her rebellious and mischievous character, Princess Margaret appeared to be the opposite of her sister Elizabeth II, who ...

Founder of electromagnetism, André-Marie Ampère gave his name to the unit of electric current. His major work also shaped the ...

The Maastricht Treaty was signed on February 7, 1992, and officially came into force on November 1, 1993. What changes did it ...

The Chemin des Dames is a ridge road in northern France that was the site of several major battles during World War I, most ...

Raphael is considered one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance. His masterful technique and untimely death have ...

The Battle of Svolder was a naval battle fought around the year 1000 between Olaf Tryggvason, the king of Norway, and a ...

Suleiman I, the most dazzling of the Ottoman sultans, illuminated the 16th century, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was the ...