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The History of Pies
Before they became a dessert staple, pies were a treasured table companion for kings and commoners alike.
The Battle of New Market and Its VMI Cadets: The Forgotten Ones
VMI cadets working cannons rose to the occasion, paving the way for a startling Confederate victory in May 1864.
Rare Find of Skeletal Remains Discovered at Waterloo Battlefield
Despite its notoriety and the large swath of land the fighting covered, the battlefield had never been excavated by archaeologists until 2019.
‘Old Ironsides’: Still in Commission After 225 Years
USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
From Glenn Miller to Aaliyah: Popular Musicians Who Died in Airplane Crashes
Traveling by air proved fatal to these popular performers.
Patsy Cline’s Final Flight
What the fatal airplane crash of the country star says about flying then and now
What Is It Like to Be an Archaeologist Today?
Ancient Roman expert Dr. Simon Elliott shares his insights into archaeology and how his field work has led him to challenge some conventional wisdom.
History of the Condom: Why It’s Still the Only Contraception for Men
Why is the oldest male contraceptive still a man’s only option?