Before Christopher Columbus even thought to enter the picture, a little-regarded adventurer became the first European to reach North America. This is remarkable untold story.

What's in a name? Let's explore the origins of each state's name, while many are derived from names given to them by the Indigenous Peoples, some state names may surprise you.

Diane de Poitiers was an infamous royal mistress—but one day in 1559, her golden life came crashing down in the most brutal way imaginable.

The violent story of Altamont and the end of the 60s has to start at the peaceful Woodstock, on the other side of the continent.

During the reign of the Sun King Louis XIV, a black nun named Louise Marie Therese claimed to be his daughter, and she actually had a strong case.

Over time, the Parthenon became a Christian church, a Muslim mosque, an ammunition depot, and a majestic ruin. It was ravaged by fire, a massive explosion, and a British lord. Through it all, the Parthenon has stood resolutely as a symbol of Greece and mo