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History
Study: Shakespeare Was a ‘Ruthless’ Businessman, Hoarded Food
New research suggests the playwright illegally hoarded grain during a time of famine and repeatedly evaded tax.
George Washington’s Whiskey Will Be Sold at Mount Vernon
Call it educational.
Napoleon Bonaparte Engagement Ring Goes Up For Auction
The engagement ring Napoleon Bonaparte gave to his wife Joséphine goes up for auction this weekend near Paris
‘Medieval Knight’ Found Beneath Scottish Parking Lot
History beneath your wheels.
Vienna Philharmonic Reveals Nazi Past
New research has revealed that many musicians in the Vienna Philharmonic were members of the Nazi Party
Viking ‘Sunstone’ May Have Existed, Claim Scientists
Legendary navigational tool could be real.
Royal Diaries Reveal the Life of Edward VII in the 1800s
A journal of a young Edward VII has been published online in conjunction with a photography exhibition documenting the monarch’s travel abroad when he was the Prince of Wales
Richard III: Psychopath or Just a Control Freak?
Researchers say the English King was not a bloodthirsty villain. He was just a bit insecure.
The Mystery of the Hindenburg Disaster Finally Solved?
The disaster is one of the most famous in history, but scientists have been divided for decades as to what actually caused it.
WATCH: A 90-Year History of TIME Covers in 120 Seconds
90 years of TIME history, encapsulated in an eye-opening two-minute video. Enjoy!
TIME Turns 90: All You Need to Know About Modern History in 90 Cover Stories
Where has the time gone? It was back in March of 1923, that the first issue of TIME hit newsstands. As we prepare to celebrate our 90th birthday, a look back at world history as told through 90 memorable cover stories.