Erupting in AD 541–542 and returning for centuries, the Byzantine plague almost destroyed Justinian’s Byzantium.

In the 1950s, ‘coming out’ meant quietly acknowledging one’s sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by a broad array of ...

The Shepherd's Monument, located in the gardens of Shugborough Hall, has been the subject of fascination and speculation since its creation in the 18th century. Although its primary function is as a ...

There is no shortage of firsts, lasts, onlys, mosts and nevers in White House history. But there are plenty of surprises. While the White House is the most famous presidential home, did you know that ...

A whole library’s worth of papyri owned by Julius Caesar’s father-in-law were turned to charcoal by the eruption of Vesuvius.

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Andrzej Bargiel, 37, became the first person to complete the feat. By Victor Mather A Polish adventure skier has become the first person to climb Mount Everest and then ski down it without using ...

A potentially historic class is brewing in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates and his staff, as of Monday, Sept. 22, have pieced together the nation’s current No. 1-ranked ...

The president delivered impassioned — if scientifically dubious — remarks about what he described as one of “the most alarming public health developments in history.” By Sheryl Gay Stolberg Sheryl Gay ...

He followed his doctor’s advice to exercise, so he swung a heavy hammer and broke a concrete wall. What this Rock Springs man uncovered may surprise you.