In the late 19th century, amidst the prosperity of the Gilded Age, a devastating disaster struck Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

In the annals of Japanese art, few pieces capture as much curiosity and bemusement as He-gassen.

Yōngzhèng, the Qing Dynasty’s enigmatic ruler, had an unusual fascination that set him apart from his imperial predecessors: a love for donning various costumes and personas.

At the dawn of the 20th century, Therese Freifrau von Bechtolsheim, a visionary in the realm of engineering, conceptualized and patented an extraordinary invention.

In the elegant circles of Vienna’s high society, a conflict arose that would usually be confined to hushed whispers and behind-the-scenes machinations.

Nestled on the edge of Middle Island, the largest of the islands that make up Western Australia’s Recherche Archipelago, lies a peculiar marvel—Lake Hillier.

Inside the hallowed halls of the United States Supreme Court, where cameras are strictly forbidden, two photographs stand in defiance of this edict.

In November 1970, a 45-foot, eight-ton sperm whale carcass washed up on the beach near Florence, Oregon.

The Great Peace of Montreal was not merely a truce but a comprehensive framework for cohabitation between New France and an assembly of First Nations.

A poignant photograph captured in 1945 reveals a young German soldier, Hans-Georg Henke, in tears.