History

Queen Elizabeth II gifted the bell to the United States from Great Britain during her July 1976 visit.

The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.

As a working royal, the prince promotes the benefits of non-formal education, and works to support the arts, heritage and conservation.

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

The museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is trying to raise $30 million and open in 2027.

WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn and Susan Phillips explore the beauty of nature through poetry, featuring iconic poets like Amanda Gorman, Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.

The pontiff died Monday at age 88. Here’s a look back at his historic Philly visit as part of the World Meeting of Families.

The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags of militias.

Dr. Jonas Salk is credited with creating the first polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. The government licensed the shot in 1955 for its safety and efficacy.

“BOOM” examines a lesser-acknowledged decade for creative innovation.

Stakeholders look forward to more funding for Independence Hall as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary after White House executive order.

“Philadelphia in Color: 1950 - 1990,” coming in 2026, will feature candid snapshots submitted by the public.

Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed nearly nine months ago. Billy Penn spoke to four students about the challenges they’ve faced since then.

The building at 13th and Market streets has been a department store for 149 years. The legacy of Philly’s proud retail history is scattered around the city.

The Barnes Foundation draws a ton of visitors every year. It was first housed in his Merion, Pennsylvania home and later moved – after years of legal battles – to the Parkway.