Explore this historical timeline, created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice, spanning from its beginnings in 1789 to today. This book has been created to ...

Experts say that an oft-circulated anecdote about two royal astronomers drunkenly failing to foresee an eclipse thousands of years ago contains hints of truth Georgia Michelman Smart News To ...

Star-Spangled Banner; Washington’s uniform; Jefferson’s lap desk; Dorothy’s ruby slippers; American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. There is no public parking facility for Smithsonian museums on the ...

In a period when James Watt perfected the steam engine and American independence was recognised, social change dominated the 19th Century. The first telephone call, the first light bulb and the ...

“Rembrandt and the Ancients” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will unpack an “underexplored but vital” part of the Dutch master’s career, putting his paintings and drawings in conversation with the ...

The Royal Society uses its unmatched historical collections as a resource for the academic study in the history of science and other disciplines, and as a source of inspiration for the wider public.

Explore the BBC’s rich history - uncover the stories behind topical anniversaries, delve into fascinating objects from our diverse collections, or take a deeper look through one of our long‑form ...

Explore the history of the BBC since its foundation in 1922 to the present day Explore the BBC’s rich history - uncover the stories behind topical anniversaries, delve into fascinating objects from ...

History told by the people who were there. For nine minutes every weekday, Witness History takes you back to moments which have shaped our world. Show more Witness History is a short BBC World Service ...

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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio. Almeroth-Williams, Thomas. “Henry VIII’s dissolution enforcer ...

The marathon is a beloved race distance for dedicated runners. It draws in both one-time marathon runners looking to check off an impressive bucket list goal, as well as seasoned marathoners who ...