In 1924, a blast in a South African quarry uncovered a tiny skull that changed what we know about human origins

A chance dynamite blast in a South African quarry in 1924 unearthed the skull of a child, later named the Taung Child. This ...
The Orlando Advocate

Author Details History of Black Leisure Sites in Southland

The Advocate highlights social inequality through original stories and opinions, and content generated by fellow NNPA and other publications ...
Smithsonian Magazine

To Mark America’s 250th Birthday, See the Country’s ‘Most Endangered Historic Places’ You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

From a Revolutionary War battlefield to a civil rights-era safe haven, these historic sites are at risk, according to the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

American History

The National Museum of American History Is Displaying 250 Objects to Commemorate the Country’s Big Birthday. Here’s the Story ...
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Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition 1876: The World’s Fair That Changed Everything

A period illustration of the Main Exhibition Building at Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition, which drew nearly 10 million visitors to Fairmount Park. Held in 1876 in Fairmount Park to celebrate ...

50 Vintage Images That Open A Window Into the 1920s

Explore 50 vintage images that open a window into the 1920s, capturing fashion, culture, and everyday life from the era.

How One Family Rebuilt a 1920s Bungalow to Share a Backyard with Grandma

After a major renovation, this 1920s bungalow now supports multigenerational living with inviting spaces, more natural light, ...