Discover how 'Hello' became the universal phone greeting, tracing its roots from Edison’s suggestion to its global dominance.

Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3am and wonder if something’s wrong. It might help to know that this is a deeply ...

From instruments played with water to early electronic devices promoted by the Nazis, we take a look at the surprising history of instruments named after their creators.

To make a classic Einspänner, all you need is freshly brewed espresso (or very strong coffee) equal to about one cup, heavy ...

In 1997, Warner announced its first 30 DVD titles, which included "Blade Runner," "Casablanca," and "Twister," Variety ...

In 1975, a skinny Hampshire College kid making his first movie, a documentary about rural life in the early 1800s, hauled his ...

Let’s talk about slop – the deep-faking, engagement-baiting, time-sapping, work-spoiling AI content that’s rotting our brains ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were all reminded of the long history of masks used as protection against disease, ranging ...

When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.

While many people despise these candies or call them "old people candy," they represent a history of innovation and the ...

South Carolina boasts numerous historical firsts in America, from the first European settlement to the first patent for a ...

Chicago has depended on its trusty elevated rail system for well more than a century. Every day, some 400,000 riders board ...