In the 19th century, this lost American boomtown shipped 15 train cars of sturgeon roe daily. Here's the surprising story of ...

Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to ...

This is why for long periods throughout history, Nubia remained isolated ... they are on display in the Kerma Museum in Sudan. National Geographic Image Collection During the era known as the ...

The Pulse of Asia: a Journey in Central Asia illustrating the Geographic Basis of History. By Ellsworth Huntington. Pp. xxi + 416. (London: A. Constable and Co., Ltd.; Boston and New York ...

Research suggests that introducing kids to food allergens early in life ... This goes for most children, even those with a family history of allergies. Two exceptions are children with severe ...

First, explain to your kids what “Black history” means. What is Black History Month? It is a 28-day recognition of the achievements of all Black folks, but specifically African Americans.

Parks had become a national figure and traveled the country publicizing the boycott. She was en route to a speaking engagement nearly a year after her arrest when she learned segregated busing had ...

(Discover the history of Tennessee’s forgotten music empire.) Twenty-six-year-old singer and songwriter Reyna Roberts—who borrows equally from country, rock, and pop—attributes her ...

Many events take place across Canada during Black History Month, including concerts, performances and activities for kids and adults. Ask your school or local library about the events held in your ...

Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and ... Archaic period of South American history (10,000–3,000 B.C ...

Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented expansion of media, making her one of the most recognizable monarchs in history. Prints, photographs, and paintings like this one helped ...