Abandoning infants was a widespread and accepted practice in ancient Rome, often used to limit family size (particularly the ...

For some, history is just that: Something to be learned in a classroom — a collection of names and stories in thick textbooks. But there are many reasons history is important well beyond a midterm ...

For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was ...

Explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American ...

"Man vs. History" is a new HISTORY Channel series that follows acclaimed storyteller and local historian Bil Lepp as he travels off the beaten path across the country to discover the truth behind ...

But while Colorado has enjoyed a dedicated history museum since 1881, its current home has only been called History Colorado ...

The public will have the opportunity to explore the greater Sacramento region's documented history and gain access to archive ...