Today in sports history, September 26
Today in sports <b>history</b>, September 26
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mammoth Cave marks National Park Week with focus on site's history
"National Park Week is a moment for Mammoth Cave to join parks nationwide to celebrate places where America's story was written and where it continues to unfold. And it's especially exciting this year since we're celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States," said Jessie Cooper, a parks spokesperson with the National Park Service.
"The Storykeepers Conversation: From the Kitchen Table to History"
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dr. Carolyn Carter to discuss her upcoming event "The Storykeepers Conversation: From the Kitchen Table to <b>History</b>" a special virtual screening and live conversation centered on genealogy,
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month: How it started and why it matters
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 <b>history</b> as well as more role models with whom they could identify. He established a planning ...
Online Master's Degree in History
An online master's degree in <b>history</b> provides further study of historical topics, with opportunities to focus on areas such as American or global <b>history</b>, as well as public <b>history</b>. Those interested in working in museums, archives and publishing may find ...