In the face of a growing global health crisis, one scientist’s groundbreaking work changed the course of medical history. In 1985, Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal became the first…

In the summer of 1346, on a battlefield near the French village of Crécy, a thunderous clash of armies unfolded. On one side stood the heavily armored…

When most people think of medieval power struggles, they picture kings and popes, emperors and knights. But in the heart of 11th-century Europe, one woman stood at…

History is filled with epic battles, clever maneuvers, and tales of raw power. But sometimes, it’s not brute strength that wins a war it’s psychology. One of…

In the myth-soaked world of ancient history and legend, some stories blur the line between human emotion and celestial wonder. One such tale is that of Memnon,…

In 73 BC, deep in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, a Thracian gladiator named Spartacus broke free from the chains of slavery and ignited one of the…

In a time when the contributions of women were rarely recorded, one woman in 10th-century Syria defied expectations and left a mark on the heavens literally. Maryam…

When we hear the name Ragnar Lothbrok, images of a fierce Viking warrior, fearless explorer, and rebellious king come to mind. He’s been portrayed in books, television…

In an era when the ends of the Earth were still shrouded in mystery, three men from different corners of the world came together to achieve what…