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

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

The Siberian tiger is currently an endangered species. Yet, it remains the largest feline on the planet. In the wild, it has no natural predators except humans, who have driven it to near extinction.

The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), sometimes called the "sea leopard," is one of the most feared seals in Antarctica. A nightmare for young penguins, this 300-kilogram giant remains relatively ...

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

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

She has fascinated history enthusiasts for centuries. Known for her beauty, ingenuity, and relationship with King Henry II, the Duchess of Valentinois, Diane de Poitiers, has been the subject of ...

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

It’s unclear whether a single, very high dosage of vitamin C given at the first sign of a cold would be enough to halt the illness. Most scientists today disagree with Pauling’s claim that vitamin C ...

Poor Brutus, remembered in history as the epitome of treachery and an ungrateful parricide! In 44 BCE, this staunch republican, son of Julius Caesar’s ...

The camera is arguably the most iconic tool of the film industry, and it has undergone numerous transformations. The first ...

According to legend, in the 4th century, Emperor Constantine (also known as Constantine the Great) converted to Christianity after witnessing a miracle. In reality, his decision was more of a ...