Nov 28 Watch 6:00 Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year. How did it take over? By Paul Solman, Maea Lenei Buhre While this season’s politics and headlines may lead to heated exchanges over the Thanksgiving table, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the history of a different controversy that is ubiquitous during the holidays: pumpkin spice. Continue watching
Nov 12 In St. Louis, a chance to preserve Black history By Gabrielle Hays The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is helping families preserve film and photos many of them haven't seen for decades. Continue reading
Nov 11 Biden has invited Trump to the White House. Trump shunned that tradition when Biden won By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden has vowed to ensure a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working with Donald Trump, who is both his presidential predecessor and successor, to bring the country together. Continue reading
Nov 11 Harriet Tubman made a general in Veterans Day ceremony By Associated Press Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Maryland's Dorcester County for a formal ceremony making Tubman a one-star brigadier general in the state's National Guard. Tubman was the first woman to oversee an… Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: First lady Jill Biden unveils new public tour of the White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden on Monday unveiled what she says is a reimagined White House public tour that will engage visitors' senses to teach them about the mansion's history and events that happened there. Continue reading
Sep 30 What history says about vice presidential debates — and why Tuesday could be different By Will Weissert, Associated Press A nominee’s choice of No. 2 has historically made little Election Day difference. This year could be different. Continue reading
Aug 19 Who was Fannie Lou Hamer? Here’s why DNC speakers keep mentioning her By Associated Press Hamer spoke on Aug. 22, 1964 — exactly 60 years before Kamala Harris is scheduled to accept the Democratic nomination… Continue reading
Aug 16 WATCH: Biden designates 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Ill. By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In August 1908, mobs of white residents tore through Illinois' capital city under the pretext of meting out judgment against two Black men. Two innocent Black men were hanged, dozens of homes and businesses in Springfield's majority-Black neighborhoods were burned… Continue reading
Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies By Catherine Baker, The Conversation These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:11 Competition inspires students to explore history through art By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alexa Gold Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the finalists to see how they defined turning points… Continue watching