Immigrants
A Brief History of the United States' Accents and Dialects
Migration patterns, cultural ties, geographic regions and class differences all shape speaking patterns
Why the Language We Use to Describe Japanese American Incarceration During World War II Matters
A descendant of concentration camp survivors argues that using the right vocabulary can help clarify the stakes when confronting wartime trauma
You Can Recreate the Iconic 1932 'Lunch Atop a Skyscraper' Photo
Visitors will be safely strapped in as they sit atop a beam hundreds of feet above New York City
The Black Sailor Whose Heroic Actions During a Shipwreck Made Him an Instant Celebrity of the Roaring Twenties
Lionel Licorish earned accolades for rescuing as many as 20 passengers from the wreckage of the S.S. "Vestris"
New Memorial Honors Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A total of 146 workers died in the 1911 disaster, which galvanized the fight for workers' rights
The Evolution of Columbus Day Celebrations, From Italian Immigrant Pride to Indigenous Recognition
The holiday has been controversial practically since its inception
See Inside the Newly Reopened Tenement Museum
The Manhattan museum dedicated to telling the stories of everyday immigrants offers vital lessons for today
Why the Pulitzer Prizes Are Expanding Eligibility to Non-U.S. Citizens
The prestigious awards will soon be open to permanent residents and those who call the U.S. their "longtime primary home"
How One Robber Baron's Gamble on Railroads Brought Down His Bank and Plunged the U.S. Into the First Great Depression
In 1873, greed, speculation and overinvestment in railroads sparked a financial crisis that sank the U.S. into more than five years of misery
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
The Photographer Who Forced the U.S. to Confront Its Child Labor Problem
Lewis Hine's early 20th-century "photo stories" sparked meaningful legislative reform
After 150 Years, Levi's 501 Blue Jeans Are Still Kicking
The iconic garment began as a practical piece of clothing for miners to wear during long, difficult shifts
The Shipwrecked Teenager Who Helped End Japan's Isolationist Era
Rescued by an American sea captain, Manjiro spent time abroad before returning home, where he was valued for his expertise but never fully trusted
The Woman Who Saved the Statue of Liberty
Georgina Schuyler campaigned for Emma Lazarus' "The New Colossus" to be inscribed on a plaque in the monument's pedestal
How the Fight for Birthright Citizenship Shaped the History of Asian American Families
Even after Wong Kim Ark successfully took his case to the Supreme Court 125 years ago, Asian Americans struggled to receive recognition as U.S. citizens
What Is Paczki Day?
The Fat Tuesday tradition centered around eating fried, filled Polish pastries is celebrated across the Midwest, but especially in Chicago
Shipwreck Carrying Rare 19th-Century Ceramics Gets Government Protection
The British emigrant vessel sank with a cargo of Victorian pottery on board
This Congressman Was Sworn Into Office With Rare Superman Comic
California’s Robert Garcia says the superhero embodies values like truth and justice
Cache of 19th-Century Blue Jeans Discovered in Abandoned Arizona Mineshaft
The seven pairs of pants open a portal into life in the Castle Dome mining district
Why Was America So Reluctant to Take Action on the Holocaust?
A new Ken Burns documentary examines the U.S.' complex, often shameful response to the rise of Nazism and the plight of Jewish refugees
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