History

Yale professor Jason Stanley wrote the book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them. He talked with NPR about defining fascism and how conspiracy theories play a part.

Author Erik Larson on Winston Churchill's leadership through the Blitz, the nine months of German nighttime bombing raids that killed tens of thousands of British people.

The National Youth Foundation’s Writer’s Workshop's latest biography is on the Godmother of hip-hop, Philadelphia’s own, Lady B.

The plaintiffs include relatives of those impacted by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as well as a 105-year-old survivor, Lessie Benningfield Randle.

Yale professor Jason Stanley says global fascism is on the rise, and that America is not a fascist state but the President employs traditionally fascist tactics.

Investigative reporters James Steel and Donald Bartlett have just updated their 1992 book "America: What Went Wrong," adding with the new subtitle, "The Crisis Deepens."

In the final installment of our series "Why didn't I go there?" take a virtual tour of Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park, once a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

The South’s Defenders Monument was knocked off its pedestal as the Category 4 monster swept through the southwestern Louisiana parish.

The 19th amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice, many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today due to voter suppression.

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia opens its exhibition on women and voting on the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.

The North Philadelphia burial ground was backdrop for the movements for women’s suffrage and civil rights.

An important piece of Pennsylvania’s founders legacy.

The homebuilding company did not say why it was no longer considering the Plymouth Meeting location, which includes three historic structures and wetlands.

Citing imminent danger of collapse, the Philadelphia Historical Commission recommended the demolition of St. Laurentius church’s twin spires.