On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th ...

In a nation as dynamic as the United States, history is more than just tales from the past; it's a mirror reflecting our current missteps and triumphs. Yet, as much as we advance, some disasters ...

The volcanic eruption of Santorini rocked the Mediterranean and changed history. Crucial—and chilling—evidence from the ...

On Dec. 6, 1907, in West Virginia’s Marion County, an explosion in a network of mines owned by the Fairmont Coal Company in ...

When Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on November 28 2025, Sri Lanka experienced one of its deadliest environmental disasters in ...

Natural disasters have been shaping the path of human history for thousands of years. They leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and eventually, survival. They also leave behind stories of ...

Air shows are designed to thrill crowds and offer visitors an unforgettable day out, but history has shown that these events can quickly turn tragic ...

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster ...

On Tuesday, organisations and activists demanded an empowered commission to ensure that victims of the tragedy receive proper ...

In Thailand, authorities say they have seen one of the heaviest single events of rainfall in hundreds of years, followed by ...

The death toll, as of Monday at 5:20 p.m., of 104 fatalities, makes the Central Texas flash floods on July 4 the second-deadliest flood disaster in Texas history. The Hill Country is notorious for ...