Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Brief History of the Erie Canal

A boat makes a morning trip through the Erie Canal in Rochester, New York, October 2021. Johnny Milano Former President Thomas Jefferson considered the proposal “little short of madness.” The project ...
ancient-origins

The History of Shipbuilding As We Know It

From the humble vessels of ancient civilizations navigating coastal waters to the majestic seafaring giants of the modern era exploring the farthest reaches of the oceans, shipbuilding has been an ...
Yahoo Finance

Ara: History Untold v2.1 Update Adds National Crafting Policy System, Now Available

PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock Entertainment and Oxide Games, in partnership with Xbox Game Studios, released the v2.1 Update for Ara: History Untold today, introducing a new ...
Los Angeles Times

The untold Hispanic history that made U.S. history possible

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CNN

The unsung heroes

They stood up against racism and inequality – some risking their own lives – to launch the fight for many of the rights and freedoms we enjoy today and some we continue to fight for. They dared to ...