When an alarm announced that the United States had launched missiles at the Soviet Union, Stanislav Petrov could have pushed the red button to start a full-scale nuclear war. Luckily for all of us, he didn't. More »
The Temples of Damanhur are a series of stunning painted underground rooms and tunnels, as breathtaking as the Sistine Chapel. But their origins may surprise you. More »
Gerda “Gertie” Katz Frumkin and Edith Schumer Westerfield became close friends at age 12, while escaping Nazi Germany together. Now, they've been reunited by a group of eighth-graders. More »
Frank Buckles, a World War I veteran who died at the age of 110, received a military funeral of honor. More »
This true love story is one of the greatest we've heard. More »
Learn about some of the greatest duos in history. More »
Artisan Amnon Weinstein has located and restored violins that belonged to Holocaust victims, then brought them to be played in orchestras all over the world. More »
The Scott sisters' life sentence for robbery has been overturned, with the condition that Gladys Scott must give a kidney to her sister Jamie. More »
Caryl May recently reunited with her East German childhood pen pal, after 60 years of silence. More »
Two history teachers from Hawaii are making learning fun with history-themed music videos based on popular songs. More »
Happy Veterans’ Day! In honor of our national holiday for war veterans, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite past features about military heroes. More »
A Canton, Ohio businessman, Samuel J. Stone, gave money to people in need, using the alias B. Virdot. Now, the relatives of those he helped have reunited to remember his kindness. More »
When American fighter pilot Fred Hargesheimer was shot out of the sky over Papua New Guinea during World War II, a group of friendly natives saved his life. Ever since, he's devoted his life to repaying the favor. More »
In honor of this weekend's 4th of July, here are some fascinating facts about one of America's most brilliant Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. More »
World War I soldier George Humphrey died in France in 1918. Finally, he's being honored with the military funeral he deserves. More »