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In the arid Norte Chico region of Peru, archaeologists found several ancient mounds and a large amount of fish bones. Why did the city’s founders [Read more]

After he joined the Navy at 14, Sir John Franklin traveled the world and eventually became the governor of Tanzania. In 1846, he set off [Read more]

Born in the 12th century in a world where women had few rights and little power, Eleanor of Aquitaine was a woman ahead of her [Read more]

Almost a century after his death, Mark Twain remains a literary legend. Join Katie and Sarah as they take a closer look at the quintessential [Read more]

When Clyde Barrow met Bonnie Parker in 1930 , they felt an instant, deep attraction. Learn how this couple went from love at first sight [Read more]

During an eclipse in 1889, Jack Wilson dreamed that he died, spoke with God and returned to spread a message through the resurrection of a [Read more]

When Sacco and Vanzetti were charged with murder, the Italian-born anarchists didn’t receive a fair trial because of their political views and foreign birth. Learn [Read more]

From the average Joe to the president of the United States, people across the world have pet dogs. Get the details on the canine companions [Read more]

As political rivals, Hamilton and Burr began a bitter exchange of insults, leading to a duel in 1804 that resulted in Hamilton’s death. Learn about [Read more]

In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along the shores of New Jersey. The media downplayed the first attack as a fluke — [Read more]