The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...

Welcome to Women of the Century, a commemoration of the 19th Amendment, a major step toward the universal right to vote in the United States. Here you will find interviews with trailblazing ...

Journalists I know joke that the only Jewish historian they ever need to call is Jonathan Sarna. Jews and the Civil War? Sarna knows where the bodies are buried. Need a quote about Jews and bagels?

With its iconic fin de siècle designs (characteristic of the end of the 19th-century lethargy) and its showcasing of women writers, the Yellow Book gave its name to the decade.

The July 4, 1910 title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries led to riots, mayhem, murder — and the racially motivated ...

More than half of the community’s founding pioneers were women, most of whom were typical upper class, 19th-century wives and mothers. With them in charge, Lily Dale flourished into a resort ...

Maria Van Zandt, American opera singer. Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies, the queen consort and wife of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. ... What Legendary 19th-Century Women Really Looked Like vs.

Women's football in Wales dates to the late 19th Century before momentum picked up during World War One - but an almost ...

From 'Moonlight' to 'Parasite,' documentaries to superhero epics — our picks for the greatest movies of the past 25 years ...

A book offering a captivating account of the often-ignored and moving story of how Irish women dominated North American prisons in the 19th century is the perfect read this St. Brigid's Day Bank ...

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Daring Women Doctors: Physicians in the 19th Century (2020). Explore cast details and learn more on ...

19th Century White House Female Kitchen Staff. The White House Historical Association joined with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to look at the role of food and dining in ...