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A few years after Columbus reached the West Indies, Cabot's crew became the first Europeans to explore the New World's mainland since the 11th Century Vikings.

John Cabot - Explorers of the World

Though he thought he reached the shores of Asia in 1497, he had actually discovered modern-day Newfoundland, Canada.

April 25, 2017 12:31

General Lee's surrender to General Grant marked the beginning of the end for the Confederate States.

The Battle of Appomattox Court House - The American Civil War

This momentous battle resulted in the surrender of General Lee to the Union's General Grant, spelling disaster for the Confederacy.

April 25, 2017 12:31

In some US states, being sure to lock your car is more important than in others.

States With The Least Car Theft

As if the peaceful Vermont imagery isn’t sweet enough, the state also had the lowest automobile theft rate in the US.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Mystery of Amelia Earhart

Founder of the Ninety Nines and a pioneer of women's rights in aviation and in general, Earhart was a famous pilot and explorer.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Istanbul, the capital of modern-day Turkey, boasts a beautiful skyline of architectural styles centuries, even millennia old.

The Turkish People - Cultures around the World

An incredibly old and powerful culture, the influence of Turkish culture can be felt in much of the world.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Pubs, such as this one in central Dublin, Ireland, have long been centerpieces of Irish recreational life.

The Irish People - Cultures of the World

Despite the influence the Irish culture has had globally, they are threatened with the loss of their native Gaelic tongue in their homeland.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Maria Sibylla Merian's contributions to the Natural Sciences are still significant to this day. She helped moved entomology into the modern sphere.

Maria Sibylla Merian: Famous Scientists in History

Maria Sibylla Merian was a trailblazing women in the field of entomology and the first to observe the metamorphosis of caterpillars.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The everyday life of a cafe and street corner in the historic city of Segovia, just northwest of the capital Madrid.

The People Of Spain: Cultures Of The World

Unique cultures have existed for thousands of years on what is now the Spanish-speaking portion of the Iberian Peninsula

April 25, 2017 12:31

The impact of Thomas Jefferson's life's work spanned the numerous fields in which he was a pioneer.

Thomas Jefferson - US Presidents in History

The Third President of the United States was a Jack-Of-All trades of the highest order.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is named for its coloration, which has been compared to that of a lion's mane.

Lion's Mane Jellyfish Facts: Animals of the Oceans

Both the largest jellyfish species and one of the overall longest animals in the world, this species obtains its name from the bright colors of its tentacles.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Kwame Nkrumah was the foremost figure in Ghana's successful effort to gain independence from Britain, and is as controversial as he was important.

Kwame Nkrumah, President of Ghana - World Leaders in History

A powerful proponent of African unity and decolonization, the first president of postcolonial Ghana was also controversial for his treatment of his opposition.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Union General Joseph A. Mower overcoming a Confederate flank at Bentonville, NC.

The Battle of Bentonville: The American Civil War

This battle was a desperate, and ultimately failed, effort to slow Sherman's conquest, which was in turn intent on reining the secessionist South back into the Union.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Statue of Major General Philip Sheridan in Washington, D.C. His 1864 victory at Cedar Creek safeguarded the U.S. national capital against Confederate threats.

The Battle of Cedar Creek: The American Civil War

Occurring close to Washington, D.C. just weeks before the 1864 Elections, the Battle of Cedar Creek helped facilitate Lincoln's re-election.

April 25, 2017 12:31

In this depiction by the French novelist Jules Verne in 1878, Ibn Battuta is shown around a settlement in Egypt.

Ibn Battuta - Famous Explorers of the World

The first person to have explored every known country with a Muslim ruler at the time. Ibn Battuta is one of the most renowned explorers of the Muslim world.

April 25, 2017 12:31