History

The first American edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was published in Philly. Almost 200 years later, The Rosenbach dives into the novel.

Lehigh University Art Gallery asked New York artist Shimon Attie to make “Starstruck,” a film and sculptural installation about the history of Bethlehem, Pa.

The basketball legend wore the jersey during the 1998 NBA finals, which would cap the Chicago Bulls' historic championship run in the 1990s. The sale price set a record for ga

President Joe Biden on Monday urged Americans to come together for a new “national purpose" — his administration's effort to end cancer "as we know it."

New research shows microplastics throughout the Delaware River. Pandemic-born babies reach their toddler years. And, Penn Museum digs deeper into magical incantation bowls.

Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world Upon taking the throne in 1952. Many of them were unwilling.

City leaders at Philadelphia's ceremony said it's important to remember everyone impacted by 9/11.

Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin has slowly processed through the Scottish countryside on a journey from Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

The 9/11 anniversary commemoration at ground zero has begun with a tolling bell and a moment of silence, 21 years after the start of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

Hunt was an established actor and was a rising star in the new medium of television when the work dried up because of allegations about her liberal activism.

The trail will consist of historical markers placed at various sites in the state that commemorate African American contributions.

“I Am Ruby Bridges” goes on sale Tuesday. It’s aimed at readers as young as 4 at a time when teaching the history of race in America has never been more difficult.

The Penn Museum is showing declassified images from 13 miles in the air, giving archeologists new tools to study ancient cities.

This Labor Day, we revisit some of the summer's most fascinating interviews, like the huge Revolutionary War discovery at the Red Bank Battlefield in New Jersey.

With over 9,000 current members, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council 33 is one of the largest unions in Philly.