Eliezer Ben Yehuda (1858-1922), the “Father of the Modern Hebrew Language,” is best known for one of the truly great socio-linguistic events in world history: his virtually single-handed revival of ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on September 15. Check what happened ...

The first successful flight around the world took place on September 28, 1924, by the United States Army Air Service. The ...

Embark on a journey through the annals of history with our latest video, as we unravel the intricate web of events that defined World War II. In this captivating exploration, we peel back the layers ...

To mark 25 years of Vladimir Putin's leadership of Russia, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Russia expert Keir Giles of Chatham House about three key moments in which Putin has exerted power. Twenty-five ...

Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, has become the world's oldest living person at 116. Her life spans significant historical events, from the Titanic to th ...

A new exhibition open now at Denver’s History Colorado Center takes attendees back to the 1990s. Like many throwback exhibits, organizers hope to help visitors tap into some comforting nostalgia. But ...