History

Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in moving us forward, but much work remains to be done. I am hopeful for the future, because I believe there is more good than bad.

This year, we as a nation should not celebrate King Day. It’s not that Dr. King does not deserve this national holiday. It is America that does not deserve to celebrate him.

While Christmas was subdued, morale on the island is being re-energized by this weekend's celebration.

When is a penny worth $300,000? When it's one of the first copper coins struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, in 1793.

A New Jersey governor who mobsters said was too ethical to be bribed and who authorized the law permitting gambling in Atlantic City has died. Brendan Byrne was 93.

The current Chemical Heritage Foundation will become the Science History Institute to reflect its broadening collections and interests.

While you probably didn't know him, Simeon Augustus Peterson, called "Mr. Pete," was a much loved fixture in the small Louisiana community where he spent most of his life.

In 1793, the brand new United States of America needed a standard measuring system because the states were using a hodgepodge of systems.

As the Eagles prepare to take on the Oakland Raiders this evening, we hear from tailgating fans about the Birds’ season, and prospe ...

These are a few of many questions, but with expert help, All Things Considered found some much-needed answers to share.

When it looked like the annual reenactment of George Washington's daring dash across the Delaware River would be canceled, organizers turned to boats made by Philly kids.

Puerto Rico is still struggling to return power to residents three months after the category 4 Hurricane Maria hit. The lack of power has ...

Ten years ago this month, you may not have noticed the cracking and crumbling under you.

Of course, learning from history requires a modicum of reading and knowledge, attributes seemingly lacking in our 45th president.