The National Museum of American History adds 'Action Comics No. 1' and 'Captain America Comics No. 1' to its vast pop culture ...

John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick.

On the cover of the debut Captain America comic book, the quintessential American hero lands a punch squarely across Adolf Hitler’s jaw. It’s one of the most iconic images in comic book history — bold ...

The first historically recorded pandemic is believed to have struck the walled city of Jirash, in what is now modern-day Jordan, in the 7th century. A new study reveals details about those who died.

To celebrate Black History Month, the City of South Bend has awarded nine local African American leaders with Black History Month Awards, including the inaugural Arts Award.

Both locally and on a broader scale, history is replete with Black individuals who have made important contributions to numerous aspects of society.

Once derided for only supplying Ukraine with helmets, Berlin is now Ukraine's biggest military supporter, and most Germans ...

AT&T has secured a $20 million grant as well as property tax breaks that could be worth close to $100 million.

A renowned Raleigh County artist hopes to transform a downtown building into an immersive tour of Black achievement.

Mechanical clocks first appeared in northern Italy in the 13th century, following earlier methods of timekeeping like ...

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I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...