John Law was one of the first people to distribute paper money. It didn't end well.

Economic historian John Steele Gordon describes the only time in American history that a president erased the federal debt.

How did the 1973 oil crisis convince Americans to reduce energy consumption?

In the height of the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet governments instituted a secure line of communication.

People in the U.S save around 3 percent of their income. How does that compare to the rest of the world?

Maybe it’s a record player, slide projector, or a toaster oven you bought in 1992. Does your old gadget outperform new technologies? Why are you still holding on to it?

Some people like to go into old, vacant buildings to post photos and video of their exploits on social media sites like Instagram and Flickr. Sometimes, that can be an advantage for real estate agents.

Immigration is a contentious issue in Britain, but the country recently celebrated one of the most successful immigrant groups — French Protestants or Huguenots.

President Obama is expected to name five new national monuments on Monday. In addition to historical significance and land preservation, national monuments can boost local economies through tourism.