Exploring the History and Architecture of Downtown Los Angeles
Historic places abound in the city of Los Angeles as a testament to its progress in the form of architecture, […]
History
How Journalism Has Evolved: A Look at the People Who Have Told the World’s Stories
Long before television broadcasts, newspaper headlines, or social media feeds, civilizations relied on individuals whose job was to record and
What Is the Getty Center and Why Is It One of Los Angeles’ Most Iconic Destinations?
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Perched atop a hill overlooking the city, the Getty Center has become one of Southern California’s
D-Day’s 82nd Anniversary Honors a Turning Point in World War II
The 82nd anniversary of D-Day is being observed on June 6 by museums, memorials, veterans organizations, and military institutions across
Rooted in Faith: The 274-Year Journey of South Salem Presbyterian Church
SOUTH SALEM, NY: ‒ “You have a worthy ancestry,” Presbyterian minister Dr. Lindsey wrote to the congregation. “I knew these
The Oldest College in the United States: Harvard University’s Nearly 400-Year Legacy
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Long before the United States became an independent nation, a small college was established in the Massachusetts
The Y2K Scare: How the World Prepared for a Potential Digital Disaster That Never Fully Happened. Also known as the Millennium Problem & Year 2000 Problem
As the clock approached midnight on January 1, 2000, millions of people around the world wondered if modern civilization was
Remembering Amelia Earhart’s Historic Atlantic Flight
This week marks the anniversary of one of the most important achievements in aviation history. On May 20–21, 1932, Amelia
100 Years Since Humans First Flew Over the Top of the World
One hundred years ago this week, explorers aboard the airship Norge completed what is widely regarded as the first verified
One Day in Langhorne, PA: Nature, History, and a Vibrant Community Blend into Extraordinary Old-Town Charm
When we drove under the Lower Trenton Bridge, it was hard to miss the bright neon sign, which read “Trenton
How Ted Turner Changed Journalism
The Birth of 24-Hour News When Ted Turner launched CNN in 1980, many television executives believed the idea was doomed
The Midwest’s Most Persistent Conspiracy Theory: Why America Still Can’t Let Go of Cattle Mutilations
Beginning in the 1960s and especially during the 1970s, ranchers across parts of the American West and Midwest reported cattle