History

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia uses cutting-edge technology to tell the story of America’s relationship to religion.

One hundred years of American history will have a digital home at the South Jersey university for scholarly use.

A new museum in a Kensington warehouse showcases vintage neon signs from a proud working-class past.

Writer Cameron Jones combined his own research with feedback from social media to create the viral meme.

Developer Beech Community Services bought the Sharswood landmark last year after activists worked to raise awareness of the Black history that happened there.

A $3.95 million agreement will allow the township and Whitemarsh Art Center to purchase the Underground Railroad stop.

The legislation has been stalled in the House for nearly 30 years, but the idea of reparations for African Americans has gained new traction amid a racial reckoning.

The Morton Collection of more than 1,000 skulls was assembled by a racist 19th-century scientist. Penn Museum will give them back.

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson joins Marty to talk about his memoir "Beeswing" which chronicles his early years with Fairport Convention.

That's when a vaccine for plague was invented — and authorities considered requiring proof of vaccination before visiting pilgrimage sites. The debate has raged ever since.

Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.

Biden's infrastructure plan aims to promote racial equity. A professor says highway planners in the mid-20th century sometimes purposefully destroyed Black communities.

When the Whitman Sampler was created in Philadelphia in 1842, it was the first of its kind.

In this episode, we honor the BDCC and other Black women who have been out in front in caring for their communities since the start of pandemic, and throughout history.

150 years ago, Philadelphia entered its first team in a pro baseball league. It was a different game back then, but that team has surprising ties to today.