William Dudley Pelley and his Silver Shirts were just one of many Nazi-sympathizers operating in the United States in the 1930s
How colonial allies in the Caribbean pulled off a heist to equip George Washington's Continental Army with gunpowder
Tobacco companies spurred the mania, but artistry won the hearts of collectors
In September 1868, Southern white Democrats hunted down around 200 African-Americans in an effort to suppress voter turnout
The first of its kind, the late-October event brings together perspectives both historical and contemporary
Human remains dating back to the Roman Empire populate the grounds below the surface, representing a burden for developers but a boon for archaeologists
The voice of Nazi Germany’s U.S. radio disinformation campaigns would have had great success in the media landscape of today
For generations, this ethnic group was shunned, but new research sheds light on its origins
The city sought to sell bonds to pay for the war effort, while bringing its citizens together during the infamous pandemic
An award designed to go to those who benefit all humanity has a history of prejudice and controversy
Undigested molecules persist in soil for hundreds or even thousands of years, acting as biomarkers that show the ebbs and flows of bygone civilizations
Over the years, scouting has encouraged boys and girls to be prepared for the world around them
A hundred years after the “war to end all wars” ended, a journey to the front lines of World War I reveals the poignant battles and their tragic legacies
How digital archaeologists are using drones and cutting-edge cameras to recreate the spectacular 2,000-year-old ruins in Jordan
You asked, we answered
A new book from historian Sarah Churchwell examines the etymologies of two ubiquitous phrases
Museums and zoos across the country are letting visitors in admission-free. Here are some highlights.
Wave goodbye to the beloved jet that took us to new heights
Women fighting for the ballot were vocal about believing that German men were less worthy of citizenship than themselves
Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman to serve both the House and the Senate and always defended her values, even when it meant opposing her party
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