History

Learn about the people and events that have shaped our society today!

Why Americans still change the clocks twice a year and the push to end DST

Explore the eight seasonal festivals of the ancient Celtic calendar—from Samhain and Beltane to the solstices and equinoxes

How a Back-of-an Envelope Inspiration Became an Anthem

Discover Why Barns Are Red and How Their Designs Evolved Over Time

A History of the Almanac Genre

Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement

Ben Franklin Wit and Wisdom

Learn About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., A Revolutionary Civil Rights Leader

The Homemade Eggnog Recipe from Mount Vernon (and the Story Behind It)

Mark Twain Quotes and Curiosities

A timeless essay by John Pierce—on the land, the families who farm it, and the dreams it inspires.

What Happened Today in History?

Learn the Story Behind "Yankee Doodle"

The Story of America's First Inauguration Day

Washington's Troublesome Teeth

When Lincoln Famously Used the Almanac

An Underground Rescue Effort That Riveted the World

Inauguration Day History and Fun Facts

Some Election Day History

Who Invented Ice Cream?

Who was Mother Jones?