History

How did the 1973 oil crisis convince Americans to reduce energy consumption?

In the height of the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet governments instituted a secure line of communication.

People in the U.S save around 3 percent of their income. How does that compare to the rest of the world?

Maybe it’s a record player, slide projector, or a toaster oven you bought in 1992. Does your old gadget outperform new technologies? Why are you still holding on to it?

Some people like to go into old, vacant buildings to post photos and video of their exploits on social media sites like Instagram and Flickr. Sometimes, that can be an advantage for real estate agents.

Immigration is a contentious issue in Britain, but the country recently celebrated one of the most successful immigrant groups -- French Protestants or Huguenots.

President Obama is expected to name five new national monuments on Monday. In addition to historical significance and land preservation, national monuments can boost local economies through tourism.

A new book explores how smuggling and piracy were a financial foundation of colonial American society.

How does today's news compare to the information technology that was around when the last Pope resigned in 1415?

A new documentary looks at the life and work of Henry Ford, one of the greatest innovators in U.S. history.