A cousin of Christian Science and the progenitor of the self-help industry’s more-secularized “positive thinking” gospel, ...

“Cupid and Co.” was most likely the firm of Joseph Mansell, a lace-paper and stationary company that manufactured large numbers of valentines between the 1840s and 1860s – and also just happened to ...

Canadian Guy Delisle, author of 'Pyongyang' or 'Jerusalem Chronicles', now travels to the Wild West to portray the real story of the man who discovered motion photography: "The iconic scene from The ...

Upgrade your car with the latest gadgets Amazon has to offer in 2025! These innovative inventions are designed to improve your car's performance and make driving a more enjoyable experience. Whether ...

A violin handcrafted in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, the famous Italian luthier, has been sold for $11.25 million by Boston’s ...

Inventions by African Americans into the 21st century include everything from toys to physics to aerospace technology.

After his death, Eli Whitney was described as "one of the most distinguished men who our country as produced." ...

The 19th Battalion was raised at Liverpool in New South Wales in March 1915 as part of the 5th Brigade. A large number of the 19th's original recruits had already served with the Australian Naval and ...

While the vending machine might seem like a fairly modern invention, it’s actually believed to have been around since the first century. It’s one of many historical inventions that were way ...

The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South ...

Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.