Explore the transformation of insurance from Babylonian contracts to modern policies, highlighting key developments like fire and life insurance.

In the original Game of Life, players could land on some disheartening spaces, including Ruin, Disgrace and Suicide.

I called [David Lynch] every day, like, ‘Oh my God, they’re ruining the show.’ He got sick of hearing from me,” says Sherilyn ...

John Brush was born in Indiana and opened a famed emporium here. He also played a major role in baseball history.

Althea Gibson was a pioneer in women's sports. She broke the color barrier in tennis and golf, winning at the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon in the late '50s. Smithsonian curator Eric Jentsch ...

This was a building of many firsts, which makes it exceedingly special,” Paul Calvin, director of sales and marketing for the Pittman Hotel, said.

The term ‘figure’ in the sport’s name is not unique to English, as several languages, from Irish to Polish and Russian, also ...

Out in the Kuiper Belt, the massive doughnut of debris beyond Neptune, about one in 10 kilometer-scale objects have surprised scientists with their unexpected shape. Rather than resembling a ball, ...

Learn how New Deal Murals serve as a powerful reminder of artistic expression during challenging periods in American history.

When the Fischer quintuplets arrived in Aberdeen in 1963, they captured hearts across America, overcoming challenges to ...

While the 1952 Mantle represents the ultimate physical prize, the 75th Anniversary set also signals a shift in what a “hit” can be. Topps is aggressively moving toward experiential rewards, inserting ...

Until now, it was believed that mathematical thinking only began once people gained the knowledge of numbers and writing. However, a new study reveals a potentially earlier origin of math hidden in ...