History

You’ve probably heard a lot about Cinco de Mayo this week, but what does holiday actually celebrate? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day. Mexico’s equivalent of the Fourth of July

A team of archaeologists recently discovered a giant 3,000-year-old statue near Cairo, Egypt. It’s thought to depict Ramses II, and is being called one of the most important archaeological discoveries ever. The statue stands about

The Smithsonian Institution has opened the first national museum devoted exclusively to African-American life, art, history and culture. The National Museum of African-American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,

Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Boy Scout?

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office Jan. 20 to formally become the 45th President of the United States. The ceremony is called the Presidential Inauguration, and it has been performed since George Washington became our first president in 1793. Here are some fun facts about Presidential Inaugurations.

Back in the 1940s, some people thought backpack helicopters could be the future of transportation.