Manned human torpedoes were originally conceptualized by the British in the early 1900s, but it was Italy during World War II ...

Bill Pullman's famous speech in 'Independence Day' has an unexpected history to it, including William Shakespeare and ...

The American physician, W. Golden Mortimer, author of History of Coca (1901), acknowledged coca as a panacea, noting its virtues as a medicine, tonic, and food.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pagan Kennedy about her new book The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, which explains the origin of the rape kit and the woman behind it.

A new exhibit has hatched at the Paleontological Research Institution’s Museum of the Earth entitled "Marvelous Mollusks: The ...

From Slate and the Economist.Journey into the past and you’ll discover the secret history of the future. From the world’s first cyberattack in 1834, to 19th-century virtual reality, the ...

Over a decade before The Mandalorian, George Lucas dreamed of another live-action Star Wars TV series. This is the hidden history of Star Wars: Underworld.

Revelations, remembrances, reissues, and reunions: The Secret History of Chicago Music looks back on two decades of digging into the fringes.

The new six-part docuseries "Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols" details the life of Genghis Khan, a fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, his epic rise to notoriety, and the ...

The London Tunnels are a mile-long series of underground tunnels built as a deep-level air raid shelter. They’re set to open to the public in 2028.

Visit the TV show page for 'The Secret Rulers of the World' on Moviefone. Discover the show's synopsis, cast details, and season information. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and episode ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pagan Kennedy about her new book The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, which explains the origin of the rape kit and the woman behind it.