Jun 21 2011
Gladiator Chews Out Ref From Grave
An epitaph on the tombstone of an ancient gladiator may be the oldest evidence of a ref's bad call.
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Jun 14 2011
The Night of the Blood Red Moon
Astronomer Mark Thompson explains why, on Wednesday, a lunar eclipse is set to dazzle night skies (but not in the U.S., sadly)
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Apr 11 2011
How Civil War Photography Changed War
Civil War photographers completely changed perceptions of modern warfare.
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Aug 31 2010
Chilean Miners’ Suffering Like Soldiers’
Forget astronauts. The experiences of combat soldiers can teach the trapped miners even more, say psychologists.
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Aug 10 2010
Extreme Weather Fuels Debate Over Global Warming
Record heat and floods in Europe and Asia match climatologists' predictions, but experts are cautious about interpreting events as signs of man-made warming.
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May 19 2010
Civil War Hero Gets Medal of Honor
Thanks to the efforts of modern-day supporters, Alonzo Cushing will be honored 147 years after he stood his ground at Gettysburg.
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Mar 02 2010
Marines Land in Iwo Jima for Battle’s Anniversary
Commemoration ceremonies will honor the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.
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