History

More than a dozen exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park could be removed or covered up in an effort by President Trump to "restore truth and sanity."

In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.

An executive order has prompted a review of Independence National Historical Park exhibits. Local tour guides say it threatens a truthful accounting of American history.

Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.

In her new book "Spellbound," historian Molly Worthen explains how charisma is more about storytelling than charm.

While it might be unbelievable today, boys were once required to swim nude at YMCA pools — yet some recall the experience with no shame.

Seven-time All-Stars Dick Allen and Billy Wagner will forever be enshrined in Cooperstown for their legendary hitting and pitching achievements.

The "Our Market Project" aims to restore, celebrate and advocate for the preservation and livelihood of Philadelphia's longstanding and beloved Italian Market.

Philadelphia Visitor Center will also bring the Wanamaker Light Show back for the holidays.

The North Philadelphia History Festival will feature installations, workshops, walking tours and a musical procession of classic cars.

In his second talk at the Athenaeum, Snyder will cover recently discovered burial grounds and what happened after they were unearthed.

The release involves more than 240,000 pages of records that had been under a court-imposed seal since 1977.

Teenager Zoe Levenstien has been a fan of Philly’s historic actors all her life. Now she is one of them.

Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.

Emilio Carranza was heading home to Mexico to complete a goodwill tour when his plane crashed in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.