History

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Lightning may have jump-started life by converting atmospheric elements into vital building blocks.

Mark Holmes' grandpa died when he was just a 3-month-old baby. He didn't know all that much about his role in the war—until now.

Researchers gained new insights into the work of a 16th- to 17th-century astronomer also known for his alchemy experiments.

Caitlin Clark continues to showcase an elite rookie year in the WNBA, as she has set yet another record for the league.

This movement sees Western Civilization as a conspiracy by people who are "white" against those who are "of color"

The ornately carved marble artifacts may be the work of an Early Renaissance master sculptor from what is now Italy.

Trump is the 11th president or former president to be targeted by gun violence.

The discovery of this croc-like fossil suggests they once thrive on the coasts of the Triassic around the world.

The grand halls of Washington are hosting a gathering of NATO leaders, marking the 75th anniversary of the most consequential military alliance in modern history.

Don't be surprised if you soon hear crowds of leftists calling for Chief Justice John Roberts' resignation.

Cahokia was an ancient city, located in southern Illinois, that may have had a population of tens of thousands at its peak.

Hungary's experience is that when a military alliance changes its focus from avoiding conflict to seeking conflict, it buys itself a ticket to defeat.

Pre-Hispanic societies in Central America, such as the Maya, played a number of ballgames on courts like these.

A "unique" set of human bones with grooves cut into them was also found in the disappearing lake.

The "stunning" discoveries are "one-offs" in all seas across the Americas, said Carl Allen, director of Allen Exploration.

The 18th-century item was found during an excavation at Colonial Michilimackinac—a reconstructed 18th-century fort trading post.

Continuing a policy of serial escalation, NATO supplied Ukraine with long-range weapons and authorized their use deep inside Russian territory.

The objects include three aircraft bombs, roughly 200 artillery shells, hand grenades and elements of small arms ammunition.

The largest of the newly discovered catapult projectiles used in the 1266 siege weighs around 230 pounds.

The castle cemetery contains the remains of individuals who were buried between the 12th and 15th centuries.

"Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine this spectacular archaeological discovery," said Mount Vernon president Doug Bradburn.

"I am deadly serious when I ask this," India Pine said before she went on to voice her historical inquiry to her 80,000 followers.

One of the grave slabs measures more than 6 feet in length and has a total weight of roughly 440 pounds.

Tariffs, further trade protections, and a renewed focus on balancing our political economy are essential to restoring America's future.

The U.S. recently purchased Soviet-era aircraft for less than $20,000 each.

"There are two reasons why we board aircraft from the left," a historian and former airline pilot told Newsweek.

The former president has been criminally convicted in a historic verdict. How many other presidential firsts do you remember?

"When we first observed the cutmarks under the microscope, we could not believe what was in front of us," the researchers said.

The graffiti give "a unique glimpse" into the minds of soldiers during a turbulent time when war seemed imminent.