The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

Washington, D.C. is gearing up to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, marking a historic ...

The president freely deploys phrases from the history books, but many scholars warn he misrepresents the country’s past.

It's one of the most important pieces of forensic evidence following a plane crash: The "black box." There are actually two ...

Moon rocks have also made brief visits at the White House. During Trump's first term in office, a different Apollo 17 rock ...

space exploration and women’s history, cultural traditions and an evolving American identity. Whether in museums, schools, or communities, Smithsonian educators and experts invite conversation, ...

President Donald Trump says McKinley made the United States prosperous through tariffs. Historians say that’s an incomplete ...

Austin was carved from the wilderness to be a national, even imperial, capital. Innkeeper Angelina Eberly saved it.

Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life experiences illustrate a determination to overcome obstacles and the transforming power of education ...