If You Invest $1,000 in VOO Right Now and Never Touch It, Here's What History Says You Could Have in 25 Years
Past performance isn't guaranteed to repeat itself, but it's certainly apt to rhyme when the reasons for that performance remain the same.
Facing America's History of Racism Requires Facing the Origins of 'Race' as a Concept
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Why is History Important?
For some, <b>history</b> is just that: Something to be learned in a classroom — a collection of names and stories in thick textbooks. But there are many reasons <b>history</b> is important well beyond a midterm exam in high school. Dr. Robert Denning Everyone can ...
September 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
It is estimated that over the next five years or so a significant amount of fissionable material could be taken from the dismantled weapons and used to fuel nuclear power plants, thereby helping to relieve the threatened long-term shortfall in nuclear fuel supply.
A history of America's Constitution
For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was intended to be amended. But you have to go back more than 50 ...
True Stories Behind 23 of the Most Iconic Photos in American History
In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family's store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic self-portrait. What's astounding is how long it took ...
2023 was a year of big anniversaries
A lot of big news happened in 2023, but it was also a year to remember things that happened in other years. That's right — we're diving into <b>history</b> with a year-end roundup of anniversaries. It was 50 years ago that hip-hop began at a Bronx party.
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz
Marina Wang writes about science and <b>history</b> from Victoria, British Columbia. A New Kind of Game in Pennsylvania: A legal loophole kept "skill games" from being considered gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to save them from a court ruling.
20 Moments That Changed Women's History Forever
Explore the milestones and moments that shaped women's <b>history</b> and continue to inspire today The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women's <b>history</b> Do you know when women first won the right to vote? How about when they started holding ...
History behind the Great New York State Fair
It's hard to believe that the Great New York State Fair is nearly two centuries old, and as time passes, many families pursue this event as a generational tradition. But
As Black History Month Turns 100, a Look Back at How It Began
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black <b>History</b> Month, the commemoration of Black heritage and resilience that happens every February in the United States. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin? In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning ...
Insurrections in American History: 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries
For a Google doc of this lesson, click here. (Note: You will need to make a copy of the Google doc to edit it.) This lesson looks at four insurrections that have taken place in U.S. <b>history</b>, which may help your students understand some of the historical ...
The People Who Decide What Becomes History
"It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the barefooted friars were singing vespers in the Temple of Jupiter, that the idea of writing the decline and fall of the city first started to my mind."
15 Black History Month Facts You May Not Know
February is Black <b>History</b> Month. The annual observation is set aside to spotlight the contributions of Black Americans and increase awareness around the heritage, culture and sacrifices that helped shape <b>history</b>. What began as a week-long event more than a ...
History of Shenango Valley Mall remembered as site redevelops
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) — Development work is underway at the site of the former Shenango Valley Mall in Hermitage. The mall was demolished last year to make way for the new Hickory Fields Development, a shopping and retail space following the mall's closure in 2024.
The History of "History Is Written by the Victors"
Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver's Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, "<b>History</b> is written by the victors." The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) attributes the quote to Winston Churchill, but Jones ...
General History of Africa
In 1964, as African nations gained independence, UNESCO brought together leading African and international experts to launch the General <b>History</b> of Africa, a visionary initiative to reframe the continent's <b>history</b> from an African perspective. This ...
A Point Of View: What is history's role in society?
<b>History</b> is just as important as science and engineering when it comes to fostering innovation and helping people to think analytically, says Sarah Dunant. A few weeks ago, an exhibition opened in London's Royal Academy galleries. Called simply Bronze, it ...
Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black <b>History</b> Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's <b>history</b>.