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7 Sports of Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek athletes competed in individual sports that placed physical prowess on display.

How the American Revolution Spurred Independence Movements Around the World

After the Revolutionary War, a series of revolutions took place throughout Europe and the Americas.

How Teddy Roosevelt Supported Women’s Rights

Theodore Roosevelt’s views stood out as progressive for the time—even as they were tempered by traditionalism.

Why Did Stalin Support the Start of the Korean War?

Communist North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 with the approval of Joseph Stalin and the promise of backing from China.

6 Groundbreaking Innovations by Arab Americans

Americans born in or with ancestral ties to Arab‑speaking countries have made countless significant scientific, medical and engineering contributions.

Who Invented Golf?

The rules of the game were formally written down in 1744, but people had already been playing for centuries.

Famous Amos: The Rise and Fall of a Cookie Empire

Wally Amos parlayed his aunt’s chocolate chip cookie recipe into a gourmet snack food juggernaut.

How the KGB Silenced Dissent During the Soviet Era

From the Bolsheviks’ Red Terror and Stalin’s Great Purge to forced hospital ‘treatments,’ the secret police agency—and its earlier incarnations—used consistently brutal tactics.

The Female Navigator Who Trained WWII Pilots and Guided Astronauts

Mary Tornich Janislawski guided World War II pilots and astronauts in how to use celestial bodies for navigation.

Chariot Racing: Ancient Rome’s Most Popular, Most Dangerous Sport

Chariot racing in ancient Rome showcased local teams, speed, violence and star athletes.

What Is a War Crime?

For centuries—and especially since World War II—countries have attempted to define the rules of war and determine punishment for violators.

Arab Immigration to the United States: Timeline

The first major period of Arab immigration started around 1880, when residents of the Ottoman Empire began to come to the United States.