10 Best History Museums in the U.S., From Colonial Life to Cars
From coast to coast, these are the 10 best <b>history</b> museums in the U.S. A staple of the National Mall, the Smithsonian National Museum of American <b>History</b> explores the nation through more than 1.7 million artifacts.
Today in sports history, October 12
Today in sports <b>history</b>, October 12
Texas Board of Education weighs new social studies wording on world history, Islam
The Texas State Board of Education has preliminarily approved changes to high school social studies lessons that includes new language about the Sept. 11 attacks and a proposed lesson on early Islam.
Why is History Important?
For some, <b>history</b> is just that: Something to be learned in a classroom — a collection of names and stories in thick textbooks. But there are many reasons <b>history</b> is important well beyond a midterm exam in high school. Dr. Robert Denning Everyone can ...
A history of America's Constitution
For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was intended to be amended. But you have to go back more than 50 ...
True Stories Behind 23 of the Most Iconic Photos in American History
In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family's store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic self-portrait. What's astounding is how long it took ...
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz
Marina Wang writes about science and <b>history</b> from Victoria, British Columbia. A New Kind of Game in Pennsylvania: A legal loophole kept "skill games" from being considered gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to save them from a court ruling.
The ancient Beaufort live oak that witnessed history finally succumbs to old age
Its health problems began in July when half of it crashed to the ground. It suffered a final blow Sunday. What comes next?
20 Moments That Changed Women's History Forever
Explore the milestones and moments that shaped women's <b>history</b> and continue to inspire today The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women's <b>history</b> Do you know when women first won the right to vote? How about when they started holding ...
One Woman's Fight to Run a Guided Black History Tour in Key West
Arida Wright has been offering off-the-books tours in her adopted hometown for three years. Why can't she obtain the proper license?
The Best History Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
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Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black <b>History</b> Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's <b>history</b>.