An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family’s past.

Fannie Merritt Farmer was an American culinary expert whose Boston Cooking-School Cook Book became a widely used culinary text.

Ever wonder where Lemonade originated from? Here is a history lesson while making a classic recipe from a french chef in 1651.

Let's take a Weird History Food journey to learn about Zima. People who grew up in the 1990s may feel some nostalgia when thinking about Surge, Shark Bites, or other discontinued foods from the '90s - and those of a certain age will remember Zima. The cle...

One scientist caused two environmental disasters and the deaths of millions.

In this video, we take a look at the unbelievable story behind one of the world's favorite fruits - The strawberry.

A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon, surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement, which in its whole consists of a shield, supporters, a crest, and a motto.

A brief history of English from the Anglo Saxons to Shakespeare

Lost Worlds investigates the very latest archaeological finds at three remote and hugely significant sites - Angkor Wat, Troy and Persepolis.

Now I would use the term "recently" very loosely as many have been known for centuries. New discoveries are made all the time. Whether it's a historical or mythological location, plant or animal. Enjoy this new list of "Top 10".

We get curious about the stunning natural landscape of Wales. We visit an Iron Age settlement-turned-castle, Brecon Beacons National Park, Pembrokeshire National Park, the smallest city in Britain, Wales’ Town of Book), a Victorian seaside resort, and lot...

In 1323 BC, Egypt was thrown into turmoil by the sudden death of its young King, Tutankhamun.

When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century, people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still, doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, could make people sick.

The Machine That Changed the World is a 5-episode television series on the history of electronic digital computers that aired in 1992. It was written and directed by Nancy Linde, and produced by WGBH Television of Boston, Massachusetts, and the British Br...

The Enigma machine is a cipher device developed and used in the early- to mid-20th century to protect commercial, diplomatic, and military communication. It was employed extensively by Nazi Germany during World War II, in all branches of the German milita...