Being born in the White House has been a rare occasion throughout American history. Here are all the members of this exclusive club, and how they fared.
The meaning behind David Bowie's "Heroes" was inspired by a historical place but the song itself may have helped propel the destruction of that same structure.
Bonfire Night is celebratory, but its origins come from an assassination attempt that led to the deaths of several men. Here's a guide to the fall celebration.
Day of the Dead and All Souls Day fall around the same time, and both are focused on deceased loved ones. But they aren't the same thing. Here's the difference.
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science.
Haunted bridges are a pretty common trope in spooky stories. Whether fact or fiction, many bridges across the globe have a scary story attached to them.
Ellis Island, New York, was the first port of call for immigrants for over half a century. Masses of people have passed through, including a few famous ones.
Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon were first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II who were sent to live in a Victorian-era institution. Then they were forgotten about.
The Magna Carta was issued by England's King John in 1215 C.E., but its infuence has rippled all the way into the present. Here's why it's so important.
The U.S. declares war once in a while, and most people associate this with the mobilization of troops. But there is a lot more that can, and has, occurred.
Day of the Dead decor like sugar skulls have become ubiquitous at U.S retailers but the origins of the holiday go back to ancient Mesoamerican peoples.
Not all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
The 1950s was a time of changing childhoods. Here are some things that were commonplace in the 1950s that have largely vanished from American schools today.
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.
Joining a fraternity or sorority has been a defining part of college life for over a century. But its history has not always been as illustrious as its alumni.