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Presidents and Their Mistresses: Who Cares?

We hear about presidential sex scandals more than in the past. But they're hardly new.

Concordia Not the First Sunk by Treacherous Reef

The razor-like rocks off the Tuscan island have taken down more than a dozen ships.

Mona Lisa's Childhood Home Found [VIDEO]

The woman behind one of the world's most famous paintings was born in a humble house.

Presidents and Their Mistresses: Who Cares?

Posted by Emily Sohn 14 HOURS AGO | 0

We hear about presidential sex scandals more than in the past. But they're hardly new. Read more

Concordia Not the First Sunk by Treacherous Reef

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Feb 7, 2012 03:43 PM ET | 0

The razor-like rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio have taken down more than a dozen ancient ships. Read more

Britain Celebrates Dickens' 200th Anniversary: Big Pic

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:12 AM ET | 0

Britain marks the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth with unique events all over the country. Read more

European Union Turns 20: Photos

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 09:43 AM ET | 0

The European Union may be in turmoil now, but it began as a noble effort to unify Europe and prevent war. Read more

Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Feb 6, 2012 05:28 PM ET | 0

The recent outbreak of mass hysteria at a school in Upstate New York is not that unique. Read more

Strange History: Mass Hysteria Through the Years

JFK Affair With Teen Intern Revealed in Book

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 02:30 PM ET | 0

A now-grandmother reveals her 18-month affair with the president while she was a White House intern. Read more

A History of Cheerleading: Photos

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 06:00 PM ET | 0

Today's cheerleaders use more hairspray and perform more acrobatics than their forebears, but their pep evokes more than a century of history. Read more

Football Shaped by Military

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Feb 3, 2012 07:30 AM ET | 0

The military played a major role in turning football from an elite college sport into an American pastime. Read more

The Earliest Copy Of Mona Lisa Found

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Feb 2, 2012 04:59 PM ET | 0

Art historians thought it was just one of dozens of replicas produced in the centuries after Leonardo's death. Read more

When Sports Fans Turn Violent: A History

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Thu Feb 2, 2012 04:29 PM ET | 0

Political tensions in Egypt may have helped create the atmosphere for the latest deadly incident but it's not entirely uncommon. Read more

When Sports Fans Turn Violent: A History

Political Parties That Broke the Mold

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Mon Jan 30, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0

Have you ever cast a vote for the Rhinoceros Party or the Guns and Dope Party? We're guessing not... Read more

Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 27, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife. Read more

Mysterious 'Winged' Structure from Ancient Rome Found

Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:31 PM ET | 0

The structure was found in England and may have been used as a temple. Read more

Blues Legend Etta James Dies: Big Pic

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 01:01 PM ET | 0

The influential and pioneering rhythm-and-blues singer died after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was 73. Read more

Five Maritime Disasters That Shocked the World: Photos

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

As investigators try to figure out what went wrong with the Concordia, we look back at maritime disasters so horrific they prompted new rules. Read more