The world turned upside down: Brexit, seven years on. Seven years ago, this is what I thought Brexit would mean. I think I got it right.
The Leader is unavailable: The legend of Stalin's post-invasion breakdown. Was Stalin so upset by the German invasion that he collapsed and went on a bender? Or is it a myth?
Historic Photo: Dining saloon of the SS Great Eastern, 1859. Your table is ready aboard the Great Eastern. Hope you're not in a hurry!
An unusual view of the Peter Iredale, Oregon's beloved shipwreck. The wreck, stuck in the sand since 1906, is more exposed now than almost ever before. Here are some photos.
Global warming, air quality, and the "Dark Day" of 1780. New York's air quality catastrophe has some parallels in history, but climate change also makes it unique.
The 50 Most Important Things in History. My new book will be out June 20 on Kindle. Pre-ordering it is a great idea!