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A fully operational computer that Steve Jobs sold out of his parents' garage in 1976 is about to hit the auction block.

Money and success are honorable goals but respect is more valuable than either and dependent upon neither.

The intense rivalry between NBC's David Sarnoff and CBS's William Paley propelled them to improve the quality of early radio.

Throughout history, the most successful leaders are those unperturbed by setbacks and focused on what they can control.

Over the course of human history, certain civilizations developed huge advantages against their rivals. In chronological order, here are the five most dominant economic empires the world has seen so far.

Have courage and blaze a trail with advice from the history-making activist on the anniversary of his birth.

An idea does not necessarily need to be unique or widely accepted. It just needs to be yours. Here are nine quotes to inspire you.

A look back at some of the worst cases of personal information being stolen.

The Internet changes very fast technologically, socially and in creation of economic opportunity but the rules governing it change very slowly.

The owners of Connecticut's Griswold Inn explain why staying family-owned is their plan for business -- for the next 100 years.

The best lessons are learned from history. Here are three practices that will still make you epic today.

"We've crushed cars and motor homes. We've even driven tanks through barns," says founder Tony Borglum

The Smithsonian will launch an American Enterprise exhibit in 2015 that will run for at least the next two decades. Here's an inside look at some of the objects to be featured.

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On the 50th anniversary of IBM's iconic mainframe workhorse, we look at the revolutionary, lasting impact that computers, in all their many forms, have had on how we do (and sometimes don't) get work done.

With St. Patrick's Day upon us, the 'luck of the Irish' is in full swing. Here are a few Irish disruptors and what you can learn from their journey.

The documents franchises offer tell part of the story, but franchisees need the full history before committing to anything.

After thousands of years, the marketplace has experienced a tectonic shift.

From the invention of moveable type in 1450, all the way to mobile ads and online videos, advertising has come a long way.

The web series 'Drunk History' just made its TV debut on Comedy Central this week. Derek Waters, the show's creator, offers some tips for brainstorming and taking risks.

More than 150 years ago, James Skinner founded a vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. Now the family of his descendant is renewing the Skinner legacy.