History

Bram Stoker's tale of Count Dracula turns 125 this year. A look at the famous literature, its author, and the vampire panic in the 19th century spurred by deadly Tuberculosis.

Bowa said playoff success comes down to team chemistry. “And the Phillies this year have tremendous chemistry,” the legendary shortstop added.

The name of the Philadelphia activist for advocated for Black entrepreneurialism and the anti-apartheid movement will greet international travelers coming to Philly.

Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.

A week-long festival at Penn Live honors the legacy of the husband and wife team who developed spiritual jazz.

The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.

Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”

The assassination of the civil rights champion was used as an example of why voting is so important for everyone.

Native Land Digital, a Canadian nonprofit, offers resources for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to learn more about the land and its history.

The city's ban on gun at rec centers and playgrounds is blocked by a judge. Also, the apology for the Holmesburg Prison experiments. And, time management guru Laura Vanderkam.

In this week's bonus hour of Radio Times, Marty speaks feminist activist, speaker and writer Gloria Steinem about her life, history, feminism and abortion access in the U.S.

Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.

After a federal indictment, Chuck Seidman went on to gain Donald Trump as a client.

The second vote to fund Georgetown’s Marvel Museum comes after the state AG said Council violated open meeting laws when they re-issued a $25,000 check.

The exhibit of more than 100 historic shoes at a Doylestown museum proves “shoes can tell us a lot.”