Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame Cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.

Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became patroness of the United States before the Vatican officially defined that belief ...

Archaeologists have unearthed ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture and a marble head of Greek ...

Credit cards have a long history, evolving from ancient IOUs to modern digital payments. The first charge cards emerged in the 1930s and 1940s, paving the way for wider adoption. Key innovations in ...

The advent of modern antibiotics contributed enormously to the dramatic extension of human lifespan since their discovery by virtue of their lethal and selective action against pathogenic microbes.

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

When Did Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Start? While there is no formal consensus, most DEI supporters cite the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a catalyst for the modern DEI industry. The act made ...

Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver’s Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, “History is written by the victors.” The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) ...

Perhaps the best known and most successful big-box store chain in the world, Walmart's 62-year history has been marked by explosive growth fueled by thrifty, innovative business practices. After its ...

You know that New Year's Eve song that everyone sings along to after the ball drops every year but no one necessarily knows the name of? Yes, that one! It's called "Auld Lang Syne." It's a tune we ...

Dive into the most dramatic events in Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history, from its birth to the emergence of humanity. How did a hellscape of molten lava transform into a lush, green, watery planet ...