If the first thing you think of when you hear the word "Chicago" is the famous Bean sculpture (which is actually named Cloud Gate, FYI) or deep-dish pizza, I have news for you. The Midwestern ...

In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most ...

John Robortella is a member of the Canandaigua History Alliance and a contributor to the town’s monthly newsletter. He grew up in Rochester “decades ago,” but remembers his ...

Sports and history enthusiasts! There’s an exciting new exhibition at the Houston Freedmen's Town Visitor Center that explores resilience, community, and the role baseball played during segregation.

1997: The University of Chicago advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 by defeating Wabash College 78-70 for the Maroons’ 18th straight win. It was only the third NCAA championship run in the 94 ...

Chicago's sports scene has endured decades of heartache offset by pockets of championship glory, and some of the most pivotal figures in American sports history.

These six books chronicle a deeply unequal, often cynical old order slowly giving way to something new. The Age of Innocence. By Edith Wharton. Barnes & Noble; 336 pages; $8.95. Penguin Books Ltd; 336 ...

Caprock Chronicles explores the history of the iconic Route 66 as it passes through the Texas Panhandle on its journey from ...

The 186th anniversary of Bethany College’s charter and the 160th anniversary of the death of its founder, Alexander Campbell, were marked with a special program Thursday reflecting on Campbell’s ...

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This updated neighborhood guide explores Old Fourth Ward thoroughly, helping buyers analyze safety, demographics, and ...

A flick of the wrist, a tip of the hat, elbows snapping into right angles and fingers flaring apart— the musical “Chicago” pulses with choreography inspired by Bob Fosse’s signature style, commanding ...