History

Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.

Descendants of Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and more attended a White House ceremony to honor their families’ legacy and impact on the country.

For some Philly sports fans, 1964 started decades of pessimistic fandom.

Premiering Wednesday at Lincoln University, a multidisciplinary performance explores the Black Diaspora through the lens of sugar cane.

A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time. Former President Donald Trump came in last.

The Raab Collection of suburban Philadelphia is asking $45,000 for the 1865 letter signed by a president “who had no idea his days were numbered.”

"The Pursuit of Happiness" traces the moral philosophy that drove the Founding Fathers.

A pair of Philadelphia historians are working to amplify the lesser-known history of Black, queer figures of Philadelphia and keep their stories alive for the next generation.

A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.

WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia held a Bridging Blocks discussion Thursday on the Mummers, and how they want to shape the tradition for future generations.

Now owned by Waters Memorial AME Church, Rev. Stephanie Atkins hopes the old firehouse can once again bring the community together.

A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.

The Germantown Urban Village Historic District is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.