Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

We all know the standard fare for American history. But where did the first--and hopefully last--US trial against tomatoes take place?

This week, we're all about celebrating the photos, organisms and art that have helped shape our world.

Mona Lisa, the famed Leonardo Da Vinci painting, has captivated art enthusiasts for centuries and the questions about her smile only grow.

From California to Norway to Taipei, these once-thriving places are now abandoned cities.

Just reading about these famous spies and their tales of sex and secrecy will make your life seem more intriguing.

Despite of English language's incredible variety of words and tenses, certain ideas just don't translate, like these interesting words that don't translate into English.

American gun culture has mystified many for ages. And as you can see from these chilling photos, Charles Ommanney presents it in its purest form yet.

The astonishing blue flames from the Kawah Ijen volcano often look like lava, but they're actually just molten sulfur.

See some of the world's most interesting plants in action and discover what makes them so exotic, dangerous, and seemingly from another world.

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.