Women abolitionists in the 19th century did everything they could to end slavery in the U.S., including holding annual Christmas bazaars to raise money for the cause; these fairs sold everything from needlework to books to Parisian dresses.
Read More about Women’s Work: The Anti-Slavery Fairs of the 1800s
Don Schoendorfer’s nonprofit delivers more than free wheelchairs to people in developing countries. It delivers dignity and hope — and transforms lives.
Anyone can fall for a scam, and criminals are skilled in knowing how to manipulate you to get what they want — especially when it comes to your bank account.
Read More about Con Watch: Digital Bank Account Scams Are Soaring
The 1900 Galveston hurricane changed the way we deal with severe weather. But as Hurricane Helene showed, there are still lessons to be learned.
Read More about Lessons from America’s Deadliest Natural Disaster
In the news of the week ending November 29, 2024, are finding your favorite Christmas shows, the favorite Christmas song for each state, and your favorite comfort food recipes.
American lighthouses witness a changing of the guard.
Read More about A New Generation Stewards America’s Lighthouses
More than any other clothing item, the mini became a symbol of the changing cultural attitudes and the growing impact of youth that defined the 1960s.
Read More about Common Threads: The Rise (and Rise, and Rise) of the Mini Skirt
Many animals experience a range of feelings, including joy, fear, grief, and compassion.
Read More about Our Better Nature: Do Animals Have Feelings Too?
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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