History

The decadeslong mystery turned last year to land next to a former landfill under the Pulaski Skyway in Jersey City.

James A. Michener, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “Tales from the South Pacific,” credited his start to a title published in 1930.

The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.

A mastodon named Fred, also known as the Buesching mastodon, is a distant relative of the modern elephant. His remains reveal the story of his life and violent end.

Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

From the basic to the lesser-known, a primer for tourists or residents.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.

Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.

Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.

Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are "tone-deaf."

Addressing Black America’s business and considering how atonements could support and grow the rank of entrepreneurs and create pipelines to capital and resources.

A panel of experts explores how reparations can close the wealth and opportunity gap in homeownership rates and academic access and attainment.

As the anniversary of the Watergate scandal falls between two Jan 6 committee hearings, we look back at history, American perception of the presidency and what's changed.

New tapes shed light on an old story: the suspension of 32 Philly teachers during the 1950s. We explore what happened, and what it tells us about ourselves.