Crowned in 1854, Elisabeth of Austria was famous for her luxuriant chestnut hair, which fell to her feet and required hours ...

In the 19th century, the idea of a public education system was radical thinking. I believe the 21st century could use some of that, too.

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In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found historical newspaper articles from around the country tackling the burning issue of ...

This 19th century French pocket knife shows up fragile, rusted, and barely holding together after more than a century of wear ...

The King and Queen have led tributes to award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88, describing him as “a ...

In Spain, the Cave of the Bats, Albuñol, held a major secret: bowstrings discovered in the 19th century predate those used by ...

When the East India Company extended influence over Awadh in the late 18th century, Ayodhya was already an important ...

Dating back to 1902, the McCaw Homestead was once the headquarters of the 56,000-acre (22,700ha) Matamata Estate. Since ...

Journey back through time in Arizona and discover five deserted towns left behind after mining booms, train‑robbing legends ...

In this month’s “We the People,” we looked into why Idaho is called the Gem State. The origin of our state’s nickname dates ...

Heritage Village in Mackinaw City will host its annual Christmas in the Village celebration on Dec. 6 offering a glimpse into ...