Longing for simpler times in an era of turmoil, Americans in 1976 embraced nostalgia through tchotchkes, clothing, and décor.
Read More about Common Threads: The Commercialization of the U.S. Bicentennial
Bolstered by its delightful leads and a great supporting cast, Enola Holmes offers a fun mystery and lots of high-stakes action.
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It’s unclear if the hot dog originated in ancient Rome, but there’s no doubt Coney Island holds the title of its birthplace in America.
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This foundational document did not spring wholly formed from Thomas Jefferson’s mind. Rather, it was created from many disparate ideas, debated heavily, changed frequently, and ultimately never accepted by many colonists.
Read More about The Chaotic, Collaborative, Contentious Origins of the Declaration of Independence
The Post of July 8, 1826, carried the stunning news that Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had passed away on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Certainly the 26-year-old Ernest Hemingway could not have foreseen the chain of events that would result from including “The Battler” in his debut collection of short stories.
Read More about How Ernest Hemingway’s Love of Boxing Changed the Salad Dressing Industry Forever
When they’re not bringing you stories from around the nation, the editors at the Post are always reading. Here are some of the books they’re enjoying this spring.
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Women have been wearing lipstick since ancient Egyptians mixed white lead and red rocks. Later, lipstick was a signifier of independence, and it may even have helped win World War II.
Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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