It divided a city, a country, and Europe while becoming a global symbol of the Cold War. Here are five essential facts about ...

The Maastricht Treaty was signed on February 7, 1992, and officially came into force on November 1, 1993. What changes did it ...

To control the territory, the Roman Republic threw all its forces for more than a century (343-264 BCE) in a duel against the ...

With her rebellious and mischievous character, Princess Margaret appeared to be the opposite of her sister Elizabeth II, who ...

The Siberian tiger is currently an endangered species. Yet, it remains the largest feline on the planet. In the wild, it has no natural predators except humans, who have driven it to near extinction.

The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), sometimes called the "sea leopard," is one of the most feared seals in Antarctica. A nightmare for young penguins, this 300-kilogram giant remains relatively ...

She has fascinated history enthusiasts for centuries. Known for her beauty, ingenuity, and relationship with King Henry II, the Duchess of Valentinois, Diane de Poitiers, has been the subject of ...