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The U.S. Colored Troops were among the first to arrive in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—yet their story has long been... Read More

Here is a look at Juneteenth, the oldest known U.S. celebration of the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, over two... Read More

A century after the first observances, Juneteenth faced the possibility of becoming a forgotten tradition.   Read More

Philadelphia politicians hoped to replicate the success of the 1876 Centennial Exposition. Instead, the 1926 world's fair lost millions of... Read More

The founders believed there were lessons to be learned from the Roman Republic. They were right. Read More

The conventional way to mark a 250th birthday is to call the Founders “visionaries,” to say they saw around corners and... Read More

In the spirit of 1776, these shipwrights, printers and textile workers are commemorating George Washington’s legacy through... Read More

A complicated Founder’s totemic power Read More

Hoping to weaken the rebels’ cause, Britain offered freedom to enslaved people who joined the British army. At the end of the... Read More

Ground-penetrating radar identified potential locations for the fort in Boston's Charlestown section. Read More

Dating back to Ancient Greece, carrier pigeons were used to send messages across battlefield. In Britain during WWII they had a more... Read More

Andrew Carnegie might have stood at just 4 feet 10 inches tall – but this Scottish immigrant had a gigantic impact on American industry and... Read More

The Great Game describes the rivalry between the British and Russian empires through the 19th century. The game was primarily concerned with... Read More

Bertha Lehmann was 17 when the Titanic set sail. She survived the sinking and later lived in Iowa, North Dakota and Minnesota. Read More

Join Greg and his guests to learn about the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. Read More

What was the Lee Resolution of 1776 and why did it matter? Historians Woody Holton and Terrence Rucker reveal the process of American... Read More

When people remember the March on Washington they often recall the giant crowds or Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a... Read More

Controversial archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann packs up his dig site, claiming he’s discovered “The Treasure of Priam,”... Read More

Who was the ‘real’ Robin Hood – community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales... Read More

Philip James Day's moving and beautifully crafted blend of wartime memoir, transforming one soldier’s forgotten journal into an... Read More

Two television shows – For All Mankind and Star City – imagine an alternative universe in which Soviet cosmonauts completed the first... Read More

These standout shows placed larger-than-life historical events and figures in the forefront, resulting in some of the most gripping... Read More

There have been stunning upsets in World Cup history, but where does Cape Verde's result against Spain rank all-time? Read More

During the Franco years, Spanish football became both a tool of international diplomacy and a stage for Catalan and Basque resistance. Read More

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz Read More

When I joined MyHeritage four months ago, I was looking for a platform that could help me break through the walls I kept hitting on other... Read More

How fatigue shaped the limits of decisive action in America’s defining conflict Read More

Lord Lucan was found guilty of killing Sandra Rivett on 19 June 1975 – but by then he had already disappeared. His wife was interviewed... Read More

Einstein vehemently opposed the Nazi regime and was a target for assassination prior to coming to the United States. Read More

A complicated Founder’s totemic power Read More

These famous figures created headline-making moments. Read More

A map of the Dutch commercial empire which reached its height during the Dutch Golden Age (c. 1588-1672), when the Dutch Republic (1588-1795)... Read More

Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern... Read More

Father of Europe. King of the Franks. Who was the man behind these titles? A biography by Charlemagne’s courtier gives us more insight into... Read More

The late 1800s landmark was said to be "the largest and finest office building in the United States" upon its completion. Read More

The Jackson family opened their home to civil rights leaders planning the Selma-to-Montgomery march, which led to the passage of the 1965... Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More