A look at Charleston's pioneering new museum on African-American heritageFebruary 04, 2023 – A game-changing new Charleston museum aims to tackle the Southern Belle’s controversial past.
History & CultureExplore the latest discoveries in history and archaeology from the ancient world to the modern era.
The secret history of chocolateJanuary 25, 2023 – These facts will melt in your mouth.
Explore 6 of history’s most infamous scams and hoaxesMarch 30, 2023 – Long before April 1 became a day of harmless pranks, these frauds famously rocked economies, prompted mass panic, and fooled millions.
The forgotten history of cats in the navyApril 12, 2023 – Sailors embraced their feline colleagues, giving them tiny uniforms and their very own hammocks. But cats are natural outlaws—so it couldn’t last forever.
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Why February is Black History MonthFebruary 01, 2023 – In the early 1900s, historian Carter G. Woodson led the fight for a holiday that would promote Black achievements—and counter racist stereotypes.
The real history of the gladiatorsAugust 09, 2021 – In today’s newsletter, historic clues to the ‘end’ of COVID-19; the Dixie fire becomes California's 2nd largest on record; secrets of the Stasi ... and where ‘Aztec’ comes from.
The 'watery resurrection' of neglected historyFebruary 07, 2022 – In today’s newsletter, a new look at microdosing psychedelics; women skateboarders make a statement in Bolivia; the strange history of Winter Olympic sports; passing in plain sight ... and 500-year-old spines on sticks.
The unsung history of HBCUs and their distinguished alumniJune 20, 2022 – Since their founding in the 1800s, historically Black colleges and universities have had a significant role — from the pre-Civil War era through Reconstruction and into the modern era.
The surprising history behind the Lincoln MemorialMay 26, 2022 – Here’s how the iconic monument, now celebrating its centennial, made its way from a Massachusetts artist colony to the National Mall.
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Take a hike through history in the Catalan PyreneesJanuary 12, 2023 – Experience the best of the Pyrenees on the GR1 hiking route, taking in everything from Roman ruins and medieval villages to epic natural parks and spectacular mountains.Paid Content for Advertiser
Seven Scottish walks for history loversMarch 01, 2022 – From seeking out Queen Victoria’s cairns around Balmoral estate to following the trails of whisky smugglers in a remote glen, discover the country’s history and heritage on these seven walks, hikes and ambles.