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Shakespeare-Fan King Charles Celebrates 400 Years Since the First Folio

Shakespeare, an iconic figure in English history, is celebrated and beloved by another significant English figure, King Charles. Read about how and why King Charles celebrates the 400-year anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.

Was the Last Battle of the American Revolution Fought in India? A Growing Number of Historians Think So

For centuries, history books have told us that the Battle of Yorktown was the final victory of the American Revolutionary War. However, many historians now believe the last battle was fought on an entirely different continent.

Huston middle-schoolers get tangible Civil War lesson

History lessons over the American Civil War are more engaging than ever as students interact with clothing, toys, and other objects from that era.

NASA announces crew for first trip back to the moon in over 50 years

It’s been over half a century since NASA last sent astronauts to the moon, and this crew of brave men and women is the first of its kind.

Since American Revolution, women have played part on front lines

Women in the United States have always been active participants in war efforts, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.

The dead we honor: Shakespeare’s apt words for Memorial Day

Centuries after they were written, Shakespeare’s words remain poignant as we honor veterans on Memorial Day.

For Holocaust survivors in the U.S., more than remembrance is needed

Holocaust survivors have incredibly important stories to tell, and it’s imperative we protect those stories, as well as the people behind them.

3,000 migrants begin walk north from south Mexico

In the wake of a tragic fire, migrants rally to end the suffering caused by detention centers.

She awoke from a coma. Five months later, she ran the Boston Marathon.

Completing a marathon is a huge landmark for anyone, but even more so for Rachel Foster, who ran the Boston Marathon shortly after surviving a near-fatal accident.

How do you make a mummy? Ancient Egyptians’ surprising formulas revealed

Have you ever wondered how ancient Egyptian mummies remain so well preserved? Recently discovered jars may hold the answer.

The shortest American Civil War summary you’ll ever read

Key dates and events are highlighted in this brief, informative overview of the American Civil War.

Surviving copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio to go on show

Many of Shakespeare’s works might be lost to us forever had they not been preserved in a collection of published manuscripts known as the First Folio.

1776 Musical brings vibrant nontraditional casting of founding fathers to stage at DCPA

Read about how 1776, a musical about the founding fathers, takes on a modern and thought-provoking twist through its most diverse cast to date.

A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past

Read about how an unlikely discovery and fate worked together to shed light on a Jewish family’s experiences during the Holocaust.

‘Queen of Salsa’ has her own US quarter

Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.

Female Naval aviators flying high to make history at the Super Bowl

Watch this video clip to learn more about these amazing female pilots and the enduring legacy of women in aviation.

The balance of power is shifting in the tech industry

Learn about drastic changes happening in tech companies and how it will impact hiring and day-to-day work.

Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence

We’ve all heard of the liberty bell, but check out this article to learn more about the history and significance behind this extraordinary historical artifact.