Samantha Henman articles

George Washington didn’t actually have wooden teeth—what they were really made of was far more disgusting.

How Did The Vietnam War End? The War officially ended in 1975, but it took it was a combination of factors to achieve that pivotal moment.

In 1932, after a roving mob of migrating emus destroyed valuable crops, Australia declared war on the flightless birds. The emus won—but there’s a lot more to the story than just its unlikely punchline.

Few historical people in Scotland's history arouse as much curiosity as Languoreth, The Lost Queen of Scotland. Among the things that distinguish her from other historical personalities is her supposed relationship to the fabled wizard of Arthurian mythology, Merlin.

History’s wildest unsolved mysteries don’t have an answer—and that just makes the stories behind them all the more fascinating.

Albert I was beloved as King of the Belgians. He led his country through WWI—but sadly, his legacy is shrouded by the mystery of his tragic death.

Tulum. Tulum lies just a bit south of the resort-filled Playa Del Carmen in Mexico—but its exquisite surface hides a dark history.

The Year Without A Summer produced famine, riots, epidemics—and some of the most remarkable works of art of the 18th century.