January 25th, a day that may seem like just a blip on the calendar, but it hides a treasure trove of historical nuggets.

When you think of the American Civil War, images of grand battles, dramatic speeches, and men in fine uniforms probably spring to mind.

Castell Coch: the castle that looks like it was plucked straight from a whimsical storybook, with spires to make Rapunzel reconsider her tower options.

Ada Wong. Just her name is enough to ignite both admiration and bewilderment in the hearts of gamers.

Andrew Jackson: the seventh president of the United States, the man behind the Hermitage, and the only president to ever shoot someone over a disagreeable disagreement.

The 1940s—a tumultuous time marked by global conflict, rationing, and, apparently, a robust appetite for hilariously subpar bureaucracy.

If you ever found yourself wandering in the enchanting Suffolk countryside and came across the Freston causewayed enclosure, you might think, “Wow, I must’ve stumbled onto an ancient festival site.”

When you think of groundbreaking pioneers in the world of corporate management and Arabian horse breeding, your mind likely skips to rodeo clowns and the Kardashians.

Ah, the exquisite charm of courtroom dramas! Where else can you find a blend of tension, emotion, and the occasional bewildered juror who forgot to take their coffee that morning?

If I told you there was a bird so elusive it makes Bigfoot look like a social butterfly, you’d probably raise an eyebrow, right? Meet the cherry-throated tanager (Nemosia rourei), a critically endangered gem of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil with a backstory worthy of a dramatic saga—complete with an unintentional century-long game of hide […]