History

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands atop a hill at Arlington National Cemetery as a solemn tribute to the anonymous heroes who sacrificed their lives for their nation.

In the US, many hold negative biases when they hear of the nations Iraq and Iran. Why did they get such bad reputations, and when did it start?

Trofim Lysenko was one of the most influential figures in Soviet science. Here’s how he rose to prominence and transformed Soviet agriculture.

While the Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China and establish an empire, the Han Dynasty consolidated the Qin imperial legacy and lasted four centuries.

Competition is at the heart of all sports. In the case of the original American ball game, it was a competition for more than just athletic ability.

The Battle of Red Cliffs is one of the most famous battles in Chinese history, but most accounts tend to mix fact and fiction.

Born into French nobility during a time of change and becoming an empress, Josephine Bonaparte lived a storied life full of trials and tribulations.

From goddess temples to ancient theatres, these Acropolis monuments reveal Athens’ grand past, where myth, power, and artistry shaped Western civilization.