What does it mean when we say "art is in the eye of the beholder?" How have artists' subjects changed over the centuries? This collection features diverse art forms (from ancient mosaics to modern cubism).
Leonardo da Vinci, often referred to as the main figure of the Renaissance, was born in 1452, just outside the village of Vinci (in Italy).
By June of 1944, Germany had already occupied France for a number of years.
This historical footage depicts Allied bombing raids during the Normandy invasion - and their impact on towns like Caen (and other places along the Se...
Deep-sea diving, in modern times, includes diving by means of remote submersibles like Alvin.
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and its "slum" area (known as Dharavi) coexist.
Dharavi was once a mangrove swamp on the edge of Mumbai.
On August 19, 1942, the Allies attempted to successfully attack the German-occupied French port of Dieppe.
John Dillinger's visit to the Little Bohemia resort, in northern Wisconsin, took a very bad turn.
Fossilized dinosaurs are found throughout the world. How might they have appeared when they were alive? How did the surrounding land app...
Colonel Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
During World War II, African-Americans faced racial inequality and discrimination at home and in the military.
The expedition which led to the awesome discovery of King Tut's tomb - in November, 1922 - was funded by George Herbert.
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