American History
Once a Year, This 19th-Century Michigan Ghost Town Comes to Life
Last month, descendants of copper miners and history enthusiasts alike gathered for the 117th annual Central Mine reunion service
Five Ways of Looking at Harriet Tubman
Philadelphia has selected five semi-finalist proposals for a new statue at City Hall
You Can Now Buy a Lighthouse of Your Very Own in Michigan
So far, bidding is only up to $16,000 for the historic 68-foot-tall structure in Lake Superior
How the War of 1898 Changed History Forever—in the United States and Beyond
When the nascent naval power invaded Puerto Rico, three artists captured the moment, each explaining its significance in their own way
Minnesota Starts Work on a New State Flag
The old flag—often criticized for its poor design and offensive images—is slated to be replaced in May
Henrietta Lacks' Family Settles Lawsuit Over the Use of Her Cells Without Consent
Lacks' endlessly replicating cancer cells, collected without her knowledge in 1951, have enabled major medical breakthroughs
Why President Warren G. Harding's Sudden Death Sparked Rumors of Murder and Suicide
The commander in chief's unexpected death in office 100 years ago fueled decades of conspiracy theories but was most likely the result of a heart attack
Biden Establishes National Monument Honoring Emmett Till and His Mother
Three sites connected to the 14-year-old boy's murder in 1955 will now receive federal protection
Making Strong Points Through Vivid Color Has Been Artist Robert Houle's Life Work
The first major retrospective of the Anishinaabe artist in the United States shows how he combines ancestral design and abstract painting
Readers Can Now Access Books Banned in Their Area for Free With New App
Based on users' locations, the Banned Book Club provides e-book editions of titles banned in nearby libraries
How the Kentucky Cave Wars Reshaped the State's Tourism Industry
Rival entrepreneurs took drastic steps to draw visitors away from Mammoth Cave in the early 20th century
Tony Bennett's Passion for Art Lives On in His Paintings
Smithsonian curators reflect on the beloved crooner's legacy as a musician and visual artist
Why Did Van Halen Demand Concert Venues Remove Brown M&M's From the Menu?
An investigation of the rock band's unusual concert rider suggests the stipulation was a savvy marketing move
A Monument Honoring Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Congresswoman, Is Coming to Brooklyn
After years of delays, New York City officially approved a statue commemorating the borough native and political trailblazer
Trove of 700 Civil War-Era Gold Coins Discovered in Kentucky
An unidentified man found the cache, which may have been buried ahead of a Confederate invasion, in a cornfield earlier this year
The 1948 Democratic National Convention Is the Missing Link in Civil Rights History
Civil rights activists failed to expel an all-white, segregationist delegation. But their efforts foreshadowed later milestones in the fight for equality
The Real History Behind Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
The "father of the atomic bomb" has long been misunderstood. Will the new film finally get J. Robert Oppenheimer right?
Pennsylvanians Might Soon Be Singing a New State Song
The state's official tune simply can't compete with the likes of "Georgia on My Mind," lawmakers argue
You Can Now Take a Sunrise Train Ride to the Top of Pikes Peak
See the panoramic vistas from atop the 14,000-foot mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful"
How Popping Open a Can Became the Sound of Summer
More than 60 years ago, an unfortunate picnic set Ohioan Ermal C. Fraze on a path to inventing the first pop-top tab opener for canned beverages
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