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How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 2, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox • January 2, 2017

Carrie Fisher: A Life In Photos

Fisher will be remembered for her acting talent and razor-sharp wit. Look back on her storied life with these Carrie Fisher photos.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher: A Life In Photos

Fisher will be remembered for her acting talent and razor-sharp wit. Look back on her storied life with these Carrie Fisher photos.

By Erin Kelly • December 27, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • Dec 26, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski • December 26, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 22, 2016

Americans Choose The Ten Most Important Historical Events Of Their Lifetime

A survey asked more than 2,000 Americans about the biggest recent historical events of their lifetimes. It may be the one thing we can agree on.

By All That's Interesting • December 22, 2016

Russian Deep Sea Fisherman Shares Photos Of His Most Bizarre Discoveries

If you think terrestrial life these days is crazy, that’s only because you haven’t seen what’s going on underwater. Russian deep sea fisherman Roman Fedortsov has been making the rounds on social media recently with the photos he has taken of his truly bizarre underwater finds. According to The Moscow...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 21, 2016

Russian Deep Sea Fisherman Shares Photos Of His Most Bizarre Discoveries

If you think terrestrial life these days is crazy, that’s only because you haven’t seen what’s going on underwater. Russian deep sea fisherman Roman Fedortsov has been making the rounds on social media recently with the photos he has taken of his truly bizarre underwater finds. According to The Moscow...

By All That's Interesting • December 21, 2016

A Brief History Of Politically Controversial Fashion

Last week, the population of Britain was freaking out over a pair of pants — a pair of $1,250, wide-legged, brown leather pants. And Prime Minister Theresa May had the misfortune of wearing them. The outcry came so quickly and spread so widely that it even received a name: “Trousergate.”...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2016

A Brief History Of Politically Controversial Fashion

Last week, the population of Britain was freaking out over a pair of pants — a pair of $1,250, wide-legged, brown leather pants. And Prime Minister Theresa May had the misfortune of wearing them. The outcry came so quickly and spread so widely that it even received a name: “Trousergate.”...

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2016

16 Things To Know About Vladimir Putin

If there is any true winner of the 2016 presidential election, most signs are pointing to Vladimir Putin. Forbes has listed the President of Russia as the most influential person of the year, with Donald Trump — Putin’s latest admirer — immediately beneath him in the number two spot. If...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 19, 2016

16 Things To Know About Vladimir Putin

If there is any true winner of the 2016 presidential election, most signs are pointing to Vladimir Putin. Forbes has listed the President of Russia as the most influential person of the year, with Donald Trump — Putin’s latest admirer — immediately beneath him in the number two spot. If...

By Savannah Cox • December 19, 2016

The Best Moments Of 2016

It’s easy — and fair — to say that 2016 packed some major blows. It’s a bit harder to keep a sense of perspective and note that plenty of good things happened this year as well. Indeed, 2016 saw fantastic advances in the field of medicine, while Olympic athletes reminded...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 16, 2016

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The Best Moments Of 2016

It’s easy — and fair — to say that 2016 packed some major blows. It’s a bit harder to keep a sense of perspective and note that plenty of good things happened this year as well. Indeed, 2016 saw fantastic advances in the field of medicine, while Olympic athletes reminded...

By Erin Kelly • December 16, 2016

The Worst Moments Of 2016

The year 2016 was a roller coaster of sadness that just refused to quit. By the time we were just 14 days in, both David Bowie and Alan Rickman had left us, setting a tone of mourning that would last throughout the year. Indeed, 2016 took more than its fair...

By Erin Kelly • Dec 15, 2016

The Worst Moments Of 2016

The year 2016 was a roller coaster of sadness that just refused to quit. By the time we were just 14 days in, both David Bowie and Alan Rickman had left us, setting a tone of mourning that would last throughout the year. Indeed, 2016 took more than its fair...

By Erin Kelly • December 15, 2016

The Anti-Vietnam War Movement In 39 Photos

As the situation grew more and more dire in Vietnam, America's Vietnam War protests grew stronger and stronger.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 14, 2016

The Anti-Vietnam War Movement In 39 Photos

As the situation grew more and more dire in Vietnam, America's Vietnam War protests grew stronger and stronger.

By Savannah Cox • December 14, 2016