The tools and gadgets in our kitchens have changed drastically over time, and some appliances that were once commonplace are now a vanishingly rare sight.

By now, you’ve heard of the controversy surrounding CBS lawyers’ decision not to air Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas candidate for U.S. Senate James Talarico (D) — likely for fear ...

To wit: As a girl, Edith Wharton adored oyster sauce, turtle, stewed celery, cooked tomatoes, and lima beans in cream. Mark ...

Oil is so embedded in daily life that it often goes unnoticed. But before the mid-19th century, it played a very small role ...

An expert in picking locks, Jack Sheppard rose to fame in the 18th century for his spectacular escapes from London’s notorious prisons—but harsh English laws against theft eventually sent him to the ...

The 1900s were a time when inventors weren’t afraid to experiment — sometimes brilliantly, sometimes wildly. In this video, we explore 20 inventions from the last century that range from pure genius ...