Investigators found the house, built in the 1800s, had several layers of roofing material on it, and the fire was burning in ...

Discover the inspiring story of Isaac Myers, a pioneering Baltimore caulker and advocate for union rights, who fought for fair wages and equal opportunities for Black workers in the 1800s.

Crafts, which was the pen name for Hannah Bond, wrote “The Bondwoman’s Narrative” partially while she was enslaved in ...

The aptly named Benjamin Sleet was one of Stratford’s many entrepreneurial citizens during the mid- to late-1800s In the ...

Several decades ago, many of us enjoyed watching Robin Leach's television series "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" and, more recently, we've tuned into the 1880s-era series "The Gilded Age" on ...

Stephen King is a huge fan of The Beatles and tracks like ‘Ticket to Ride’ have turned up in The Shining and ‘Lady Madonna’ in Doctor Sleep.

In an announcement, the Milford Historical Commission recognizes Charles Paul Collins for his work in producing “The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone,” a historical fiction novel that captures the ...

Nestled in the northwest corner of Nebraska, Chadron is a charming slice of Americana that’ll make you wonder why you haven’t ...

From Gibble's to Good's, Pennsylvania takes potato chips seriously. Let's take a look into the history of the state's snack food industry, particularly its penchant for potato chips.

It wasn't until the middle of the 20th century that most homes had refrigerators. Before that, folks had to get more creative to keep food fresh.

James Madison University professor Rebecca Brannon studies age and the American Revolution. She says her students are often surprised to learn that the leaders of the Revolution were young or ...

While the Kennedys and Trumps of the world were born to wealthy families with large estates, other presidents had far more ...