On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens became the largest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history. By the end of its cycle of fire and fury, 57 people had died.

Ever wondered how waffles are made? Get the full history and 'making of' right here!

Ever wondered how croissants are made? Get the full history and 'making of' right here!

Why are there so many unanswered questions surrounding Atlantis?

At 5:30 a.m., July 16, 1945, scientists and dignitaries awaited the detonation of the first atomic bomb in a desolate area of the New Mexico desert aptly known as Jornada del Muerto--Journey of Death, in Season 9, Episode 21, "The Manhattan Project".

Find out what the Great Sphinx would have looked like when it was first built, and why the Pharaoh Khafre had the great monument built with his face on it.

Today we look at the story of the first female created in Greek mythology, Pandora. We examine why she was created and how she doomed and saved humanity with her box.

In Romania, the homeland of Dracula and superstition, witches were pretty much spared from the medieval witch-hunts that plagued most of Europe and killed 100,000 women.

This is a recap of 200 songs that entered the international charts for the first time in 1993. The songs are in chronological order, sorted by chart entry date in the US or UK or another country where they first charted.

Lucas Candy has been open since 1896 in Haverstraw, New York. Together, owners Debbie Bertrand and Nick Loucas make candy canes, beer brittle, and a variety of chocolates.

Following Ellen’s cancelation, many believed that any primetime show with a gay lead was cursed to fail.

Color photography began to be widely popularized during the 1960s and 70s, and we're used to seeing history before that point in black and white.

Before they're hung on trees, learn how glass Christmas ornaments are made!

As part of the iconic duo, "Cheech and Chong," Cheech Marin helped define an era with their stoner comedy.

Silly Symphony is an American animated series of 75 musical short films produced by Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. As the series name implies, the Silly Symphonies were originally intended as whimsical accompaniments to pieces of music.