In 1718, the French established the city of New Orleans on land inhabited by the Chitimacha tribe. The actual date of the city's founding is unknown, but the anniversary is traditionally observed May ...

America’s entry into World War I marked a turning point in both the conflict and global politics. In this video we examine ...

April 27, 1865 - The Mississippi River steamer Sultana explodes and sinks near Memphis, Tennessee, killing between 1,450 and 1,700 people. June 15, 1904 - The General Slocum excursion steamer sinks in ...

For more than 35 years, the four-bladed port-side propeller and cone has been mounted quayside on the Canning Graving Dock.

(CNN) — Here’s a look at major ferry and ship sinking disasters throughout history. This timeline is not-all inclusive; various incidents with at least 1,000 fatalities are listed. Death tolls vary by ...