John Muir, the Father of National Parks, set out to walk 1,000 miles to heal his soul after nearly going blind
The buff WWII-era feminist icon Rosie the Riveter was actually a tiny telegraph operator who’d never been near a factory
Steampunk triumphs in the Neverwas Haul, a Victorian house on wheels inspired by science fiction novels
A group of rogue Arizona cowboys dug up a dead friend in 1905 to give him one last shot of whiskey
The fun but morbid “Struwwelpeter” is a 19th-century German children’s book in which the children suffer bizarre punishments
Inspired by vintage book covers and other unexpected materials, French designer Sylvie Facon creates unique evening gowns
As pioneering TV mogul, Lucille Ball spotted potential of “Star Trek,” “The Untouchables,” and “Mission Impossible”
Military Kits of the Common British Soldier from the Middle Ages to Today
From Vikings to Roman gladiators: Puy du Fou theme park in France is the real deal for all avid travelers
An explanation emerges for how the 12th century Paisley Abbey in Scotland could feature a gargoyle out of the film “Alien”
