You probably have at least a general idea of where your family's roots lie, but sometimes your family's nationality comes as a surprise. Your last name offers a valuable clue. Take a deep dive into ...

Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. The most common type of history question people ask me can be summed up as: “Why’s it named that?” Everyone lives ...

President Donald Trump called on the Cleveland Guardians to restore their former name during the weekend and thrust a decades-long debate about the franchise’s former mascot and identity back into the ...

Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, nearly 200 years after the plant with the ...

Those of you who come back every week to read this column might remember the time I wrote about the origins of common idioms and sayings. This week I’m writing about Discover What Your Name Means Day, ...