Early County was created first on December 15, 1818. The county was named for Peter Early, who served as a judge, governor ...

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year. Dedicated to all things spooky, Oct. 31 is filled with fun activities like dressing up in costume, trick-or-treating, carving ...

When we look back on 2020, the emblematic photos of the year will undoubtedly include images of crowds gathered around toppled, spray-painted statues. The indictment of these monuments has focused the ...

In 1994, a Missouri high school teacher named Rodney Wilson – the first out public school teacher in the state – wanted to give students better access to LGBTQ history as well as more role models with ...

Don't know much about history? These fascinating documentaries are a great way to immerse yourself in events that shaped the world. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may ...

The Smithsonian's American Women’s History Initiative is a comprehensive undertaking that documents, researches, collects, displays and shares the rich and compelling story of women in the United ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

In honor of Women's History Month, learn about the fight for equal rights and some truly inspiring female firsts The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women’s history Since 1995, Women’s ...

The dates most Americans remember (July 4, 1776, for example) work as shorthand for signal events. Change takes place across decades, but individual moments remind us what came before and how we got ...

The U.S. military formed on June 14, 1775, during the American Revolution with the country’s first formal fighting force, the Continental Army. The Revolution was fought from 1775 to 1783, with ...

Pancakes—or at least early versions of them—have been a culinary staple for tens of thousands of years. Illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos via Wikimedia Commons, PxHere, Flickr In 2022, researchers ...

In 1964, as African nations gained independence, UNESCO brought together leading African and international experts to launch the General History of Africa, a visionary initiative to reframe the ...